CARDIOLOGY CLINICIAN - IMAGE HOLDING AREA

Independence Health System; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Pennsylvania is seeking a Cardiology Clinician to support the pre- and post-care of patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab and angiography suite. The role requires RN licensure in PA, CPR and ACLS, with 2 years telemetry/ICU/ER experience and proficiency with IABP and ventilators, plus strong communication and confidentiality.

This on-site, full-time position emphasizes patient education, care coordination, and participation in

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and ACLS.
• Two years telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.
• Competency in managing IABP and ventilators.
• A strong understanding of post-operative care protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Care for pre- and post-care of patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab and angiography suite.
• Educate patients and families and support performance improvement initiatives as determined by leadership.

Skills

Telemetry

Critical care

ER experience

Communications

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

RN degree

BSN

Job description

CARDIOLOGY CLINICIAN - IMAGE HOLDING AREA

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: CARDI027156

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Job Summary :

Responsible for the pre- and post care of patients undergoing invasive and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the cardiac cath lab and the angiography suite. Other responsibilities include patient and family education and performance improvement initiatives as determined by leadership.

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and ACLS

Experience

Two years telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.

Competency in managing IABP and ventilators.

A strong understanding of post-operative care protocols

Other Requirements:

Excellent communication and organizational skills, high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor

Status :

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that the item is an essential function.

Standing*- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

Walking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

Sitting- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

Stooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

Bending*- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

Twisting*- To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

Climbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A

Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

Stairs- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

Crouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

Crawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A

Reaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

Reaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

Grasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT

Seeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT

Hearing*- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

Pushing- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Pulling- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Lift- Floor to Waist

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Lift- Waist to shoulder

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Lift- Shoulder to overhead

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Working alone*- N/A

Constant interruptions- FREQUENT

Working with hands in water- N/A

Use of power tools- N/A

Exposure to vibration- N/A

Exposure to dust- N/A

Exposure to noise (constant)- N/A

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/A

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces- N/A

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)*- OCCASIONAL

Working with bloodborne pathogens*- FREQUENT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT

Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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