RN Cath Lab @ Summit - Cardiac Cath Lab

JOB DESCRIPTIONSummit - Cardiac Cath LabAbout FacilityOconomowoc, WILevel II Trauma CenterPrimary Stroke CenterBeds: 91General InformationBeds:Cath Lab: 2Hybrid Cath/EP: 1Experience:RN:3 years with Cath lab experienceTech:3-5 years with Cath lab experienceFirst-time traveler:RN: YesTech: Yes, only with 5+ more years of Cath lab experience in large 200+facilityStrong Cath Lab RN or Tech; EP experience is preferredAverage cases: 1-16/day; dependent on the days of the weekPatient Types:Cath: STEMI/NSTEMI; Angioplasty/Angiography, ASD, PFO, right/left heart Cath, thrombectomyEP: Pacemakers, generator changes, loop recorders, ICD lead revisions, cardioversionsEP cases 1 day/weekCovid & PPE:Patients are tested the day of or 24h prior to procedureUrgent/Emergent cases are tested in the EDStaff is to wear full PPE gear until results are knownPatient Ratios:1:1Required Certifications:RN:Required: BLS, ACLSTech:Required: CVT, BLS, ACLSPreferred: RCIS, RTR-must have Cath lab experienceSkills requiredRN:Required: Monitor/circulate, moderate/conscious sedation, cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient recovery after sedationTech:Required: Monitor, pan, scrub, sheath pullPreferred: IABP (assist cardiologist with placement), EP, Rotor blade, PFO, knowledgeable in complex casesSupport in the Unit:ManagerSupervisorOther staff (Techs, nurses)EducatorNo CRNBedside tele monitoringCharting System/Equipment:EPIC (preferred)Mac Lab (preferred)Alaris- RNs onlyPyxis- RNs onlyFloating:EP (if experienced)Orientation:2 days of orientation1st day: Meet with educator (badge, login access, computer-based learning, compliance check list)2nd day: on the unit training with preceptorBased on experience and comfort levelScheduling:Weekend rotation: On call only (see call schedule)M-F scheduleShift time: (M-F)0730-1600On call:Self-scheduling following the weekday/weekend guidelinesWeekday (Mon-Thurs)2-3/weekAfter shift- 1600-0730Weekend (Fri-Sun):Every 4th weekendFri- 1600-0730 MonResponse Time:30 min (required)Sleep roomMake reservations with the House Supervisor either the day of call or in advance (recommended)Holiday Expectations: 1RTO: Able to approve up to 7 days, additional time off email NM Heather ColgroveOther notes:Scrub Color: ProvidedParking: FreeCulture: Rebuilding the Cath lab, growing department with cardiologist, techs, nurses, strong support from leadership