CathLabClinicianRN

**Overview:** * ********40 hours (f********our 10-hr shifts) per week plus an afterhours/weekend on-call requirement******** * ********Exempt |********Pay to Commensurate with Experience******** * ********$10K Signing Bonus Available******** **Job Description Summary:** Performs the operation, maintenance, and application of cardiac catheterization, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. **Job Description:** **Essential Functions:** * Assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures in compliance with protocols, policies, and guidelines. * Prepares patients for procedures, including allergy documentation; monitors patients' conditions during procedures, e.g. blood pressure and heart rate. Administers drugs and blood products under the orders and supervision of a physician. * Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures. * Educates patients and families on cardiac catheterization procedures and policies. * Maintains and cleans cardiac equipment and upholds laboratory safety. * Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff. * Works in accordance with on-call and scheduling requirements for the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Team. **Education Requirement:** BSN, required. **Licensure Requirement:** Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required. **Certifications:** BLS, required. PALS and ACLS certifications required within 4 months of employment **Skills:** (not specified) **Experience:** One year of catheterization lab nurse or critical care experience, preferred. Congenital heart disease exper