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We are looking for a RCES certified Nurse to join our EP Cardiac Cath Lab team. When you choose to join UnityPoint Health, you’ll receive the opportunity to grow your health care career and be part of an atmosphere that values teamwork – no matter the setting.  If you would like to be a part of a team that centers around patient care and team communication consider working for us.   UnityPoint Health – Trinity, in the Quad Cities, is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa with a total of 584 licensed inpatient beds. Trinity’s hospitals, clinics, home health care agency, mental health center, health sciences college and residency program employ more than 3,000 employees. Together, we are working toward physician-driven, patient-centered care to achieve our vision of delivering the best outcome for every patient, every time.   The Quad Cities is a connected, creative and prosperous bi-state community on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. The region is made up of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa – Moline, East Moline, and Rock island in Illinois – and other surrounding communities. The Quad Cities is a great place to live and work. It offers something for everyone including arts and culture, amazing festivals and events, innovative and superior schools and universities, and quality healthcare. The Quad Cities is a premier destination for young professionals and families and sits only hours away from Chicago, St. Louis, and Des Moines. To learn more visit https://makeitherequadcities.com     As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. The Nurse is able to provide care during specialized cardiac procedures in a circulator, supply, monitor and scrub role. Procedural Sedation is given by the nurse during specialized cardiac procedures under supervision of physician. Responsibilities Clinical Excellence/Patient Care   ·       Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. ·       Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. ·       Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. ·       Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. ·       Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. ·       Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. ·       Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. ·       Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of emergency medications used in the Cath Lab including under the direct supervision of the physician. ·       Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment in the Cath Lab/EP Lab including, but not limited to the following: o   Point of care testing: activated clotting times (ACT), oxygen analysis o   Perfusion equipment: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella heart pump o   Coronary interventional equipment: rotational and pulse wave atherectomy o   Advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems o   Aseptic technique o   EP: recording system, cryoablation, RF ablation, mapping system set-up ·       Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment. ·       Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including, but not limited to the following: o   Knowledge of advanced imaging systems used in the Cath Lab setting o   Use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patients. Department Support ·       Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30 minute response time from residence to Rock Island and Bettendorf Campus. ·       Must have a working phone in order to receive call in messages.   Development & Patient Education   ·       Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. ·       Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. ·       Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. ·       Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.   Basic UPH Performance Criteria           ·       Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. ·       Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. ·       Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. ·       Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. ·       Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. ·       Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.   Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.   Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.  

Registered Nurse II (RN) - Cath Lab Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX Full-Time, Days   Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is seeking an experienced RN to work full time in the Cath Lab. At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) IIB position is a licensed staff nurse, experienced clinician, and functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice.   Duties: Provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs.  This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. Assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.

We are seeking Cath Lab specialists at our facilities in San Antonio, Texas! Openings available at Resolute Health Hospital, North Central Baptist Hospital, Northeast Baptist Hospital, St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, and Mission Trail Baptist Hospital.   Open Positions: RN Cath Lab - $7,500 Sign-On Cardiovascular Technologist Cath Lab - $7,500 Sign-On Intervention Radiology Tech Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technician   RN Cath Lab Job Summary & Qualifications Responsibilities: This role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. Qualifications: Education Required:  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred:  Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Masters Degree) Certifications Required:  Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR.   Cardiovascular Technologist Cath Lab Job Summary & Qualifications Responsibilities: Performs hemodynamic monitoring procedures of a highly specialized nature as well as assists the physician during all procedures. Works with patients from adolescents to geriatrics. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Assists nursing personnel with emergency procedures Assumes responsibility for maintenance and quality control of equipment Cleans and packages instruments/supplies for sterilization Assumes role of monitor tech as needed Other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent education Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Required:  BLS; ACLS within 12 months of hire into position   Intervention Radiology Tech Cath Lab Job Summary & Qualifications Responsibilities: Under minimal supervision, performs basic to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Provide technical support for interventional radiographic examinations. This includes assessing patient condition, operating imaging equipment, preparing examination rooms, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and medications. Perform radiographic exams on all patients as necessary. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Produces high quality diagnostic radiographs, rotates through advanced areas of diagnostic radiology to include OR, Urography, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, placements and trauma Assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures and trauma Qualifications: Education Required:  Graduate of accredited Imaging Program Preferred:  Associates degree Experience Required:  2-5 years of X-ray experience Preferred:  1-3 years IR experience. Certifications Required:  ARRT (R); VI or CI preferred, BLS, state license if required