EP LAB

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

RN Cardiovascular/Interventional Radiology/Electrophysiology Lab Full Time Days Monday-Friday Call required, including weekends and holidays ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: RN - Cardiovascular / Interventional Radiology / Electrophysiology Lab - System REPORTS TO POSITION: Department Leader DEPARTMENT: Cardiovascular Cath Lab DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 2025 OUR VISION: Creating America's Healthiest Community, Together OUR MISSION: In the Spirit of Love and Compassion, Better Health, Better Care, Better Value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: These RN positions provide specialized care to patients throughout their Interventional Cardiovascular and Radiology experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Requirements

Required: As required by RN licensure.
Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS within 30 days of hire. Moderate Sedation 30 days of hire. Code Grey training within 6 months of hire.
Required: One (1) year Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience, Surgical asepsis, scrub assist, and coronary intervention procedures. Cardiovascular Interventional Lab equipment experience, Hemodynamic monitoring. Cardiovascular or EP Lab experience within the past five (5) years.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Strong team working and collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of highly technical computerized medical equipment.
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. Must be able to wear Lead PPE weighing up to 35lbs for extended periods daily.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CCRN, CNOR, RCIS)
Preferred: Two (2) years Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience, Surgical asepsis, scrub assist, and coronary intervention procedures. Cardiovascular Interventional Lab equipment experience, Hemodynamic monitoring. Biomedical Nursing training in advanced Cardiac Care.

Responsibilities

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
Assesses the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient's/family's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient's progress.
Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.
Assures that equipment is functioning properly, and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained in procedural rooms.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient's care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
Performs mandatory standby and callback as assigned.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring
Perform Neuro-intervention, Vascular, and Structured heart exams.
Perform hemodynamic monitoring on Cath lab specific equipment.
Perform conscious sedation on adults following SCHS policies and guidelines.
Perform diagnostic hemodynamic monitoring and other Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures performed to assess the Cardiovascular System. Assist in the recovery of Cath Lab patients as needed in SSU or PACU.