PA -Electrophysiology Cath Lab RN - GMC
PA -Electrophysiology Cath Lab RN - GMC
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40 hours 10 hour shifts. 7am start time. Scrub experienced preferred. Provides direct patient care before during and after procedure.Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting rotational atherectomy temporary pacemaker insertion pericardiocentesis SwanGanz catheter insertion cardiac assist device insertion percutaneous valvuloplasty percutaneous valve implantation ASD/PFO closure peripheral vascular diagnostic/interventional procedures.Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing applying surgical gown gloving draping and setup of instrument table.Records monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.Continuously monitors patients physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure (i.e. vital signs cardiac rhythm pain/discomfort anxiety etc.) and responds appropriately.Initiates and maintains IV access.Administers all ordered medications intravenous drips and emergency medications before during and after procedure.Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) in a safe and efficient manner.Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac/respiratory arrest including CPR drug administration defibrillation temporary pacemaker insertion intraaortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.Discontinues arterial and/or venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.Gives/receives phone/verbal report on all patients.Transports patients as necessary.Restocks and prepares catheterization laboratory between procedures.Performs other duties as required or assigned.Accepts OnCall responsibilities as assigned.Min of 2 years Cardiac experience BLS/ACLS is required.
Shift: 40 hours 10 hour shifts. 7am start time
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Electrophysiology Cath Lab RN
General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS
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