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About The Position

Requirements

• Three years of Cath Lab experience.
• Clinical expertise and knowledge in structural heart, high-risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management, demonstrated through observation and documented on a competency checklist.
• Valid RN license with the State of Tennessee.
• ACLS certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for catheterization procedures, including preparing the site of entry, draping the patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data using hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Attend to patient needs during cardiac studies.
• Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications.
• Assist in collecting arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
• Precept and train new employees and students in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology techniques.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
• Participate in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Complete nursing history when appropriate.
• Assess patient and family learning needs, and develop and initiate a teaching plan.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Use clinical expertise and knowledge of the unit to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to patients’, physicians’, and other customers’ needs.
• Provide 9 credit hours of in-service education per year.
• Serve on an established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee, participating in 75% of meetings.
• Act as a role model to peers by cross-training other departments and serving as a resource person.
• Complete the department-specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
• Perform special projects and assignments related to the primary responsibility.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required annual education assignments.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.