Supv, Catheterization Lab

Supv, Catheterization LabParticipates in the care of patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology lab under the direction of the cardiologist.Reads and interprets the hemodynamics of the patient during procedures and reports changes to the cardiologist.Coordinates with the Director of Cardiovascular Services Procedural to meet the needs of both the EP lab and the Cardiac Cath Lab.Manages supplies and equipment related to the Cardiac Cath lab, including ordering and evaluating products necessary to maintain and grow the service line.Provides patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab suites, Electrophysiology suite, Pre-cath prep area, and occasionally CRU.Works directly with physicians, including EP physicians, cardiologists, and anesthesia, to ensure physician satisfaction, patient experience, and lean production within the Cardiac Cath lab.Organizes, staffs, supervises, and evaluates the daily operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab Department, including processing timesheet correction forms and staffing schedules.Acts as a preceptor and role model for employees.Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.Provides education to patients and their families regarding care pre/intra/post procedure.Communicates with the team and the cardiologists to maintain patient flow through the cath lab, ensuring patient safety.Participates in meetings for efficient facility function, including quality, patient safety, patient experience, safety huddles, productivity, and budgetary.Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:EKG Competency [Required]Knowledge of cardiac anatomy including electrophysiology. [Required]Knowledge of critical care medication. [Required]Able to follow and lead departmental policies and procedures. [Required]Knowledge of the all anatomy including circulatory neuro systems. [Required]Responsible to maintain all required registries and licenses to perform all positions for EP procedures. [Required]Able to operate and operate the x-ray equipment. Knowledge of placing service calls. [Required]Able to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff. [Required]Able to operate all equipment in Cardiac Cath lab. [Required]Assists in patient flow through the Invasive Cardiology/ EP areas [Required]Assists in training new employees once becoming independent in each position. [Required]Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policies. [Required]Knowledge of supplies/QSite and billing/coding for the Cardiac Cath/EP labs. [Preferred]Able to operate all equipment in various Invasive Cardiology lab [Preferred]Understanding of hemodynamic monitoring [Preferred]Demonstrates knowledge and skills associated with procedures performed in Cath Lab, EP, and Hybrid suites. [Required]BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association [Required]Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision [Required]Must be able to read, write legibly and perform basic mathematics skills [Required]Must be able to communicate effectively [Required]Knowledge of principles and processes involved within our organization [Required]Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques involved within our organization [Required]Knowledge of computer skills [Required]Training specific to the Cardiac Cath Lab [Required]Education:Associate [Required]Bachelor's [Preferred]Field of Study: N/AWork Experience:2+ interventional cardiac cath lab experience [Required]Charge Nurse experience [Preferred]Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Required] OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) [Required] OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) [Required]Pay Range: $38.18 $71.01This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.