RN or Cardiovascular Professional Cath Lab EP Lab

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs duties in the Cath Lab related to various procedures including diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, pacemaker/ICD insertion, coronary interventions, peripheral angiography and interventions, and other cardiology procedures. Functions as a member of the Regional Cath Lab Team to provide a safe and efficient environment. May require orienting, travel, working, and call coverage between Boise and Nampa Cath Lab departments. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of care provided, serves as a patient advocate, and utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Requirements

Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), OR
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), OR
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a staff member in a hospital cath lab or Radiology Department (Special Procedures) preferred.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in Cath Lab including scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating.
Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician (Boise Only).
Performs and understands digital imaging including dose and ensuring proper protection of staff and patient.
Provides ECG and Hemodynamic monitoring.
Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosages and determining any potential allergies.
Anticipates and responds accordingly to the needs of the physician and patient.
Communicates clearly with patients the purpose and extent of procedures.
Contributes to comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
Participates in patient education based on assessed needs.
Contributes to the development and implementation of elements of a plan of care based on patient's needs.
Communicates patient's current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).
Prepares, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of medications (Boise Only).
Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
Advocates for the rights of patients.
Collaborates with patients to provide nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication.
Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.
Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards, and hospital policies into practice.
Meets unit-specific technical skills.