Peregrine Team Looking for Cardiac Cath Lab RN- 20K Sign-on Bonus at Los Angeles CA United States Full Time

Peregrine Team is hiring for a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse in Los Angeles, CA, and offers great benefits and very competitive pay! K Sign-on Bonus!

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Stemi Experience Required

General requirements :

• Assists physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processes radiological and physiological data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures
• Monitors patients hemodynamically per department protocols and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated
• Assesses patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly Prepares and educates patients and families prior to discharge
• Administers medication as prescribed
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting, and processing physiologic data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology, l procedures
• Delivers all medications, before, during, and post-procedure, as prescribed by physician, documenting all medications delivered per hospital policy, and indicating any adverse reactions
• Operates physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics
• Assists the physician during the procedure by circulating with knowledge of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing cardiovascular and interventional radiology related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician
• Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, and insertion of aortic balloon pump
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values / readings;

and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and / or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner

Applicable for the populations checked : Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult (X ) Geriatric (X )

• Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics
• Connects EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient Shaves, clips and preps puncture site, assists with patient transport to / from cath lab, and sets-up procedure tray
• Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient when appropriate, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to physician
• Educating patient regarding procedure and any discharge instructions
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality) Acts as patient advocate

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications :

• Minimum two () years’ experience in a Cardiac Catherization Lab / Interventional Radiology lab
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work in a union environment

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation :

• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within days of employment)
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• BLS card
• ACLS card

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