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The Cardiac EP Lab RN provides evidence based care in Cardiac EP Labs; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; assesses patient during procedures and delivers therapy; provides moderate sedation during procedures. Performs advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures in the Cardiac EP Lab. Monitor, circulate, and assist Electrophysiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibility:
Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients
Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases
Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology studies including monitor patient's vital signs
Circulates during procedure, as applicable
Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
operates hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment, if applicable
Participates in late staffing per established late staffing schedule
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Participates in orienting new staff
Prepares patient and equipment for electrophysiology procedures
prepares site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing, as applicable
Prepares the Electrophysiology Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017
must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing State of Kansas OR State of Missouri
Nice to have:
Bachelor Degree Nursing
2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience
Electrophysiology Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registration as Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) OR Cardiovascular Certificate, License or Registration ~ CCRN