RN, Cardiac Stress Lab

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH seeks a professional registered nurse to provide physician-guided care in the Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Lab. You will assist with transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing, and other non-invasive procedures, ensuring accurate data collection and patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Cardiologists, adherence to protocols, safety, and ongoing professional development in a high-reliability hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse with Ohio license and BLS/ACLs certifications are required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess initial and ongoing health status of patients in the Cardiac Imaging Lab.
• Plan and implement nursing interventions to meet established outcomes.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans in collaboration with the team.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Clinically supervise and train staff and students in non-invasive cardiac testing.

Education

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Ohio RN license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing non-invasive diagnostic procedures in the Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Lab to detect, localize and quantify pathologies of the heart; analyzes test data; assists Cardiologists in performance of Transesophageal Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress Testing, Elective Cardioversions, and Tilt Table Studies; discusses test protocols and interpretation with physician; coordinates with other departments and providers to provide optimum patient care; adapts established protocols as needed under direction of Cardiologist; assists in training technologists, nurses and Cardiac Sonography students in non-invasive testing techniques; organizes and presents in-services relating to non-invasive testing to nursing, medical staff, and other hospital associates; provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal, acts as an ambassador and advocate for the Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Lab to external and internal contacts.

Responsibilities And Duties

30% Assessment/Diagnosis

Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual.

30% Outcomes Identification/Planning

Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs.

20% Implementation/Evaluation

Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.

10% Leadership

• Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

10% Operations

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with current valid Ohio license.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree. Knowledge of research methodology and teaching skills. One years' experience in Critical Care and/or two years' experience in Cardiology.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Cardiac Imaging Lab

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment