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Amergis RN Cath Lab in Worcester, Massachusetts
The RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab) specializes in workingwith patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, thesespecially trained nurses assist the medical team by monitoring the patient’svitals, assisting with procedural sedatives, assisting doctors, technicians,nurses and the patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administers patient medications
Assists in diagnostic procedures and interventionalprocedures
Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization andelectrophysiology procedures
Responsible for discharge teaching with patients and familiesincluding procedural, medications, activities, care of the surgical site andlifestyle/dietary changes
Ensures consent paperwork is accurately completed
Performs examination of the patient pre andpost-catheterization
Manages administrative aspects of cardiac catheterizationand electrophysiology patients
Monitors and documents patient vital signs
Monitors for signs and symptoms of infections or sideeffects of the procedure
Monitors patient sedation levels during and after theprocedure
Prepares patients for procedures
Minimum Requirements:
Registered Nurse with a current state license where theywill be working
ACLS may be required by state/client contract
Minimum of 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Labexperience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
13 weeks
36 hrs/wk
Day shift
EOW
Local rate= $87/hr
Phone interviews!
5/27 start
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.