Cath Lab Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

13h

About The Position

This position cares for patients before, during and after angiography and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. This position cares for Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients. This includes pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of procedural process, post-procedure care and patient education.

Requirements

• Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
• Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of an Associates degree in Nursing culminating in licensure as a RN. ACLS certified. Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 yeas experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.
• Qualification Source: MI
• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Education Specialization: NRG
• Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years' experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes wearing lead and latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care of the cardiac catheterization, Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients.
• Calculates cardiac output, performs hemodynamic monitoring,
• Procedural set up and operates lifesaving equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, etc. Transfers patients, stocks supplies and performs basic office procedures. Scrubbing cases.
• Records all pertinent information on appropriate data sheets.
• Assists Radiologic Technologists circulate cases, sterically drop procedural supplies on tray.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree