RN ELECTROPHYS LAB I

Independence Health System; Butler Township, Providence (OH, RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking an experienced EP Lab nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care for procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. The role includes assisting the electrophysiologist in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders, operating EP equipment, and recording intra-cardiac electrograms.

Candidates should have RN licensure, a BSN, and at least one year of telemetry/critical care or ER experience, plus EP procedure exposure including implants/ablations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• One year of telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.
• Recent electrophysiology experience including device implants and ablations.
• Skills: circulation, scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial/venous catheter insertion during EP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the EP Lab.
• Assist Electrophysiologist during EP procedures.
• Operate EP recording/stimulating equipment and related EP tools.
• Record intra-cardiac electrograms.
• Assist with device implants (pacemakers, ICDs, LAAO).

Skills

Nursing

Telemetry

Critical care

Emergency care

EP procedures

Education

Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

EP recording equipment

Job description

Description

Reports to :

Director, Heart Center

N/A

Responsibilities include but are not limited to direct and indirect patient care within the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. Provides nursing care to patients undergoing EP procedures. Provides assistance to the Electrophysiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders. Operates EP recording/stimulating and other related EP equipment. Recording and measuring of intra cardiac electro-grams. Under direction of EP physician sets up imaging equipment. Assists the electrophysiologist with the performance of said procedures along with device implant procedures such as pacemakers, ICDs, and LAAO procedures.

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Experience

One year of telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.

Recent electrophysiology experience to include device implants and ablations. Skill set to include, circulation, scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring and insertion of intra-arterial/venous catheters during the EP procedures.

Other Requirements:

N/A

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 - OCCASIONAL

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 - CONSTANT

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

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 - N/A

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*- CONSTANT

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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