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Form of work"Challenge yourself, its the only path that leads to growth"
Morgan Freeman
About us:
We’re a local hospital with a presence throughout Austin, Texas. The people who work here are among the most highly respected—and highly recruited—physicians, technicians, and nurses in the southwest. Whether you’re looking for surgical services, an imaging center or some friendly guidance, Arise for a reason: we lead with care.
To us, better care starts with a better experience—one that’s thoughtful, special, cozy, even. Smaller means more nurses per patient and fewer layers of formality.
Take a look at our facility!
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Why work here (Benefits):
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Discounted OnSite Wellness Center Membership
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K
Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Discounted OnSite Wellness Center Membership
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K
Employee Perks Program
Referral Bonus
Amazing Profit Sharing Program
POSITION SUMMARY
Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of patient care related to the Cardiac Cath Lab environment. Provides direct patient care during Cardiac and Vascular procedures. Monitors and administers conscience sedation. Communicates with the physician continuously and as needed about patient condition. Cath Lab RN's are cross trained to Cardiac Short Stay Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of two years' experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab or three to five years' experience in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Current BLS and ACLS.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Texas.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Cardiac Cath Lab Manager
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Locate supplies in procedure room for all cardiac and vascular cases.
- Open all sterile supplies needed during procedure.
- In acute situations, set-ups equipment for use during procedure.
- Defibrillator and temporary pacemaker for lethal arrhythmias and cardioversions.
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump for pump assistance.
- Under physician direction sets parameters of intra-aortic balloon pump and temporary pacemaker.
- In acute situations, sets up equipment tray and prepares patient for Para cardiocentesis procedure.
- Draws measurement using Intravascular Ultrasound.
- Runs AVOX to obtain Arterial and Venous samples.
- Operates Hemocron to obtain ACT lab values.
- Safely administrates medications and contrast parenteral fluids. Calculates drips as necessary.
- Administers conscious sedation medications which entails frequent vital monitoring and management of airway.
- Continually performs patient assessment throughout procedure.
- Performs removal of arterial and venous sheaths. Monitors patient after sheath removal.
- Completes pre-op checklist before transporting patient to Cath Lab.
- Provides hemodynamic monitoring, notifies physician of any hemodynamic changes and documents events during case.
- Responsible for care of patient until report given to accepting RN in another unit.
- Restocks procedural room at end of each working day.
- Explains procedure to patient; gives verbal assurance.
- Provides patient/family education pre and post procedure including pain management. Other duties as assigned.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
