RN Staff_Cath Lab, PRN
Location: Aurora Colorado
Description: The Medical Center of Aurora is in need of RN Staff_Cath Lab, PRN right now, this job will be placed in Colorado. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. POSITION SUMMARY: The Cath Lab RN assumes responsibility for the routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment, in addition, assumes responsibility for quality patient care, maintenance of requir! ed cath lab competencies and assistance in all aspects of invasive, or non-invasive cardiac procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
At all times maintains a professional public image and attitude toward visitors, patients and co-workers, along with the Medical Staff. Shall be courteous, cooperative and use compassion and discretion with regard to patient's right to privacy. Also explains all procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Gives primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor’s orders, per physician’s extender, while patient is in the lab.
Checks emergency cart and controlled medications and documents per department guidelines.
Assigned procedures are performed according to TMCA policy, procedure and guidelines to include:
In a scrubbing, monitoring or circulating capacity assists physicians with percutaneous or cut-down procedures done in the Institute, or in The Medical Center of Aurora, Sou! th Campus.
Operating equipment necessary to the implementa! tion of all procedures in routine, or emergency situations.
Starts IV infusion lines per physician order.
Maintains adequate records and procedure log data colection.
Recognizes basic EKG rhythms.
Assists in the education of patients pre, peri, and post-procedure.
Completes assigned supply ordering. Evaluates stocking needs on a daily basis. Checks expiration dates on medications and on re-usable and disposable items.
Practices radiation safety. Follows The Medical Center of Aurora, South Campus policies for fire, safety and infection control.
Prepares and operates sophisticated radiographic equipment including x-ray table, camera, video recorders, ultrasound machine and pressure injectors.
Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule by working over-time, when needed and maintaining an on-call schedule, as assigned.
Supports and participates in in-service education.
Processes, files and stores films in accordance with TMCA policies and ! procedures.
Performs clerical duties as assigned. (Example: patient charges, purchase orders, invoices, etc.)
Assists in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab for procedures.
Reports to receiving nursing unit all specifics regarding procedure performed.
Admits, assesses, recovers, discharges and follow-up TMCA outpatients, or physician available prn.
Completes special projects as assigned by Clinical Director.
Addresses age-specific duties for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching, safety, privacy, disabilities, and patient support.
Monitors and performs daily functions with constant consideration to infection control.
Performs corrective/protective actions regarding hazardous materials.
Assists with quality assurance, or performance projects, as directed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education - BSN Preferred. Graduate from an accredited RN nursing program! required.
Experience - Documentation of 2 years of cardiac cathete! rization laboratory work experience. Confirmation of the educational preparation, knowledge, and competence as evidenced by the achievement of professional credentials listed below:
Must demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic invasive cardiovascular technology, i.e. EKG, patient assessment and management of care, etc.
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association Guidelines.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to The Medical Center of Aurora.
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This job starts available on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:34:09 GMT