The role you’ll contribute:  

• Provides for safe care in the Cath Lab by continuous patient assessment to ensure quality care.
• Monitors patients having local anesthesia according to policy and procedure as shown by nursing record.
• Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and initiates appropriate action as shown on record of patient with problem.
• Interprets rhythm strips completely and accurately.
• Operates physiologic monitoring computer competently as evidenced by complete documentation in procedure report.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and accurately operates radiologic monitoring and recording systems for cardiac catheter procedures.
• When applicable, follows hospital protocol and physician orders regarding use of restraints.
• Demonstrates competence and knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical procedures to ensure a safe environment free from infection.
• Maintains aseptic technique by observation of case procedure and following of policies.  Inconsistencies reported to nurse director if unable to correct.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of instruments and equipment necessary for a procedure.
• Understands the Computerized Physician Order Entry process and proficiently uses the electronic medical record for retrieval of patient information.
• Monitors Electronic Medical Record for new physician orders and diagnostic results.
• Performs all duties relating to Real Time Scanning accurately and efficiently.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.