RN Circulator/Cath Lab

Surgery Partners•Lubbock, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN Circulator to assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures and provide continuity of patient care. The role includes monitoring and documenting physiologic data, assessing patients, addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, and accurately recording patient data, procedures, and charges. The nurse safely administers medications and IV solutions, tracks narcotics, helps maintain inventory and medication availability, follows radiation exposure-reduction protocols, and assists with safe patient transport. Additional responsibilities include chart and charge review, statistical data entry, patient implant device data entry, weekly narcotic audits, and participation in quality improvement and professional development. On-call duties include notifying on-call staff and physicians and following protocols for response time, patient transport, and timely procedure setup. The stated shift is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hospital offers flexible scheduling and no mandatory overtime.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure as a nurse in the state of Texas.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
Two years of Cath Lab experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in managing diagnostic and interventional procedures and providing continuity of care.
Observe and document physiologic monitoring data and initiate appropriate action.
Address the psychosocial needs of the patient and family.
Accurately and efficiently document patient data and charges on the patient record.
Safely administer medications and IV solutions and maintain accountability for tracking narcotics.
Review patient charts for pertinent data and perform patient assessments.
Follow protocols designed to reduce radiation exposure.
Maintain availability of inventory and medications based on anticipated needs, and check expiration dates and package integrity.
Identify and use opportunities for professional growth and employee development.
Assist with safe patient transport to other departments as needed.
Participate in quality improvement processes to help assess department efficiency.
Review charts for accurate charges and procedures.
Enter data for statistical analysis and file it in the appropriate binder.
Enter patient implant device data.
Perform weekly narcotic audits according to protocol.
For on-call duties, notify on-call staff and physicians and follow protocols for response time, patient transport, and timely procedure setup.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
Paid time off (PTO).
401(k).
Individually tailored 6–12 week orientation.
Opportunities for advancement.
Career ladder for RNs, LVNs, and CSTs.
Consumer discounts through Perks.
Multi-unit training opportunity.
Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Cornerstone, the online training system.
Flexible scheduling.
No mandatory overtime.