RN Cath Lab, Forbes

apartment Allegheny Health Network location_onMonroeville, PA, US

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Forbes Hospital is a 315 bed, Level II trauma hospital located in the community of Monroeville. Our hospital offers the service lines of a city hospital, inclusive of trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, obstetrics and psychiatry, while also building relationships across the organization in a community setting.

General Overview

This job performs nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and proficient monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. A registered nurse in the Cath Lab is proficient in the operation and maintenance of specialized Cath Lab equipment and ensures the accuracy and completeness of procedural documentation and participates in quality assurance activities to maintain optimal procedural outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

Participates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history.
Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly.
Positions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures.
Maintains the competency to administer and monitor Moderate Sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician.
Anticipates adverse reactions / conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities and responds appropriately.
Demonstrates competent technical skills and may perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase. Assists cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field.
Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intra-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
Prepares contrast media, practices aseptic technique pre-, during, and post- special procedures.
Completes required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival.
Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
Orients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions and is knowledgeable of proper support personnel and instances when they need to be contacted.
Provides accurate and through nurse-to-nurse handoff to receiving unit.
Available to cross-train as appropriate in various areas.
Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
BLS and ACLS Certification

Preferred

Certification in area of specialty
RCIS Certification encouraged within five years

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

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