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Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
36Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Job Description:
Cath Lab / EP Lab Department Job Summary
The Invasive Cardiology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital is comprised of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) and the Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab). The department offers comprehensive diagnostic and interventional procedures to our patients. The clinical staff is comprised of a mixture of Registered Nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and radiologic technologists. The department is comprised of two Cath Labs, one EP Lab, and a six bed holding room for pre- and post-procedure care. Additionally, Cath/EP Lab staff work collaboratively with the cardiac surgery team in the hybrid CVOR to care for patients undergoing TAVR procedure.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides competent compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process Provides direct nursing care for patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive procedures in the Department(s)
Provides direct nursing care for patients undergoing procedures in the Cath Lab, Cath Lab Holding Area, Electrophysiology Lab, and CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
Evaluates patient prior to procedure; monitors vital signs, assesses patient, and documents accordingly during procedure; recognizes changes in patient status and reports to physician; initiates nursing interventions according under the direction of the attending physician.
Acquires/maintains competency in the administration and monitoring of conscious sedation under the direction of the Cardiologist, Hospital policy, and State regulations without error.
Acquires/maintains competency in radiation safety principles
Acquires/maintains competency in all diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures performed at Mount Auburn Hospital
Acquires/maintains competency in specialized Interventional Cardiology equipment, intravenous (IV) infusion pumps, bedside cardiac monitors, oxygen administration/airway equipment as needed for patient care
Collaborates with cardiologists regarding individualized patient assessments and plan of care
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Acquires/maintains competency in use of the electronic medical record
Collaborates with various departments to ensure continuity of care: Emergency Department, SICU/MICU, CVOR, Perfusion, Echo Lab, Anesthesia, PACU, etc. Performs all other duties as assigned
Cath Lab Holding Area Primary Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to patients both pre- and post-procedure for Cath Lab and EP Lab
Provides nursing care to patients during cardioversions and TEE/cardioversions
Provides nursing care to electrophysiology patients during tilt table test
Cath Lab Primary Responsibilities:
Performs advanced nursing duties as needed for the care of Cath Lab patients Acquires/maintains competency in all diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Catheterization procedures done at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Acquires/maintains competency in hemodynamic interpretation
Acquires/maintains competency in various procedure room roles as needed for the department (circulating nurse or sedation nurse)
Available to be on-call on a rotating basis as assigned by the department needs.
On-call response time is 30 minutes or less.
Acquires/maintains competency in resuscitation teamwork
Acquires/maintains competency in the care of mechanical circulatory support patients (IABP, Impella, and ECMO)
EP (Electrophysiology) Primary Responsibilities:
Performs advanced nursing duties as needed for the care of EP Lab patients
Acquires/maintains competency in all diagnostic and interventional EP procedures done at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Acquires/maintains competency in cardiac pacing, defibrillation, mapping, and ablating for EP procedures
Acquires/maintains competency in various procedure room roles as needed for the department (circulating nurse, sedation nurse, and/or scrub nurse)
Applies principles for maintaining electrically safe environment for the patient and the healthcare team
Differentiates the origin and route of conduction of tachycardia-related and bradycardia-related arrhythmias based on interpretation of intracardiac and surface leads
Acquires/maintains competency in the set-up and operation of the ablation generator system
CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) Primary Responsibilities:
Performs advanced nursing duties as needed for the care of TAVR patients in the CVOR Collaborates with CVOR and Perfusion staff for continuity of care
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
