RN Procedural - Cardiology Diagnostics
About The Position
Christie Clinic's department of Cardiology Diagnostics is seeking a full-time RN Procedural at the University clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. The Cardiac Diagnostic Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered nursing care to individuals undergoing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing in an ambulatory setting. This role supports cardiologists and cardiac testing teams by coordinating patient flow, performing assessments, monitoring during procedures, and ensuring high-quality outpatient care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s
- Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Professional nursing experience with cardiac arrhythmias and general cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Support and monitor patients during outpatient cardiac diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to: exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, resting and stress echocardiograms, EKGs and ambulatory monitoring, and Coronary CTA
- Initiate and manage IV access and administer medications per protocol
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and patient symptoms throughout testing
- Educate patients and families on testing procedures, expectations, and post-test care
- Ensure a positive patient experience in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- Identify and respond to adverse reactions, arrhythmias, or hemodynamic instability
- Initiate emergency response and ACLS protocols as needed
- Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and medications
- Accurately document assessments, procedures, medications, and outcomes in the medical record
- Support efficient patient throughput while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Communicate abnormal findings or patient concerns promptly to the appropriate provider
- Adhere to outpatient regulatory and accreditation standards
- Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety activities and initiatives
- Assist with staff education and competency validation related to cardiac testing
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Plan
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Dental Insurance
- Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Relocation expense reimbursement
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
