Cardiology RN – Noninvasive Stress Testing, Day Shift

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Waterbury, CT is seeking a registered nurse to support cardiac stress testing. Under the supervision of a cardiologist and nuclear medicine team, you will review medical histories, perform focused cardiovascular assessments, and assist with imaging and stress testing protocols.

Responsibilities include administering exercise and pharmacologic stress tests, placing IVs, delivering Definity contrast per protocol, handling emergencies per ACLS, and documenting in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of Connecticut.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred in cardiology, emergency, critical care or outpatient diagnostic imaging.
• Certification: BLS & ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for cardiac stress testing per guidelines.
• Perform focused cardiovascular assessments prior to testing.
• Administer exercise and pharmacologic stress tests with nuclear medicine.
• Place IVs and administer Definity/contrast agents per protocol.
• Provide patient education and coordinate workflow during procedures.
• Document assessments and procedures in EPIC electronic health system.

Skills

Cardiology nursing

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Trinity Health in Waterbury, CT is seeking a registered nurse to support cardiac stress testing. Under the supervision of a cardiologist and nuclear medicine team, you will review medical histories, perform focused cardiovascular assessments, and assist with imaging and stress testing protocols.

Responsibilities include administering exercise and pharmacologic stress tests, placing IVs, delivering Definity contrast per protocol, handling emergencies per ACLS, and documenting in EPIC.