Cardiology RN Device Tech, Cardiology

Overview

Performs nursing procedures under supervision of doctor or nurse.  Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Physician.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents patient data (weight, vital signs, allergies, meds, chief complaint, pain) within the clinical standards.
• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Physician.

• Answers phones and assists patients with appropriate advice regarding symptoms, medications, device concerns and appointment.  Schedules appointments for devices checks within the appropriate amount of time for payment. 
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting.
• Offers input into the plan of care; educates patient in plan of care.
• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Manages time wisely.
• Performs as a team nurse.  Works with physicians and nurses as clinic schedule dictates.
• Medication reconciliation
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Physician.
• Works with patient call backs, refills, results, referring doctor letters, pulling charts and filing charts, etc.

• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards and follows Physician orders.
• Communicate test results and recommendations

• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs tests, treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Performs waived category lab test.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls and keeps lab logs.
• Assists inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard.  Demonstrates hospital and department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.  Provides patient with education.  Performs equipment checks and logs.  Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.

• Documents treatments, results, meds, procedures and instructions according to hospital policies and unit standards.

• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills.

• Performs business office duties, charge entry, scheduling.

• Collects history data; documents and reports abnormal physical findings to appropriate person.

• Performs cardiology procedures according to established technique within the office, hospital and surgery setting.

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding patient information and reports.

• Runs EKG’s, Teletrace, and Device Clinic

• Demonstrates specific device competencies including but not limited to education of reprogramming pacemakers and defibrillators for Boston Scientific, Medtronic and St. Jude. 
• Supports increased customer service score.
• Establishes a Device clinic with the Electrophysiologist for all patients within DMH that need device interrogations and reprogramming.  
• Prioritizes work; schedules procedures; maintains equipment and supplies; maintains Teletrace and Device Schedules.

• Completes continuing education hours for Device Interrogations.

• Prepares for and explains procedures to patients.

• Instructs patients and families in the use of equipment.

• Offers reassurance to patients and family members. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Must possess good nursing assessment and judgment skills.  Must have good communication and documentation skills.  Must have the ability and desire to function well with faculty, resident physicians, nursing staff, other staff and outside health care agencies and providers.  Must readily understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to explain them clearly to patients.

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Education and/or Other Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practicing Nurse license required. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Environmental Factors

Job duties involve the potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Little or no physical effort or strenuous activity other than incidental walking, standing, bending and reaching, and carrying of light loads (1 to 5 pounds).

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.