RN - CATH LAB 31

Job description/Responsibilities: Per-DiemAll ShiftsAPPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:$85.43 - $105.07 Under general supervision is responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and angiography. Provides direct patient care, assessment, planning and intervention. Assists with patient preparation and management during catheterization and angiography procedures, including physiologic and cardiac output monitoring. Assists with sterilization, inventory, and maintenance of cath trays and related suppliesESSENTIAL DUTIESNursing Process Inserts and maintains intravenous lines as needed Prepares, dispenses and monitors medications during cases in the Cardiovascular LabAssists with maintenance of drug inventory Maintains preparedness and inventory of emergency resuscitation equipment Maintains close observation of patient for complications, i.e. hypotension, allergic reactions, bleeding, and arrhythmias Patient Preparation Assists with patient preparation and management during the cardiac catheterization procedure and angiography Sets up sterile trays for procedure, scrubs patient, and acts as scrub assistant during catheterization and angiography Maintains patient confidentiality Plans and organizes own workload with regard to various cardiovascular assignments as team member Supervises trainees and cardiovascular lab employees Demonstrates professional conduct in interacting. Requires contact with other departments, patients and public where lack of tack and poise could cause serious reactions with other departments Operates Physiologic Monitoring and Radiography equipment Records intra-cardiac pressures, ECS and other physiologic data on a homodynamic recorder Calculates pressure gradients, valve areas, vascular resistance, shunt abnormalities, and cardiac output using computer, or by hand calculation in the event of computer failure Operates cardiac output computer, oximeter, ergometer, and related cardiovascular equipment. Ensures that caution is used in the area of physical assets to avoid costly damage or waste. Area uses costly and easily damaged equipment. Maintains constant attention to protect safety and welfare of patients and others Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric or frail elderly groups of patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age-related and other physical, psychosocial and cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities. Assists with patient position and radiographic equipment as needed Assists for preparation and operation of madras power injector for cardiac angiography Assists with film processing Assists in maintaining cine quality control program as outline by the Supervisor, Cath LabAssists in CardioVascular Lab preparation and turn around for next patient procedures and maintenance of diagnostic environment Assists with sterilization and maintenance of cath trays, catheters, and other related supplies and equipment. Assists with restocking supplies for the CardioVascular lab. Provides input for patient billing.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Cath LabProfessional Behavior Confidentiality and Legal Issues Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner Professional Accountability Maintains current California licensure and service-specific certifications while demonstrating an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice based on the Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards of care.

Leadership and Problem Solving: Supervises and delegates care given by members of the health care team while promoting professional growth and positive learning experiences.

Knowledge Base and Technical Skills: Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions within patient care utilizing hospital and service-specific standards of care.

Working Relationships: Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.

Physical Requirements: The duties as described will required frequent standing and walking. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. May occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and frequently help position patients in bed and/or transport patients via bed/gurney. Visual ability: Near acuity; 8? to 16?, Mid-focal acuity: 16? to 3?, Far visual acuity; 20? and greater. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some patient care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.

Experience: Minimum 1 Year

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Degree Required: Associate/Diploma Or Higher