RN/Radiology Tech/ RCIS - PRN bei Hamilton Health Care System

Description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide safe and effective patient care before, during, and after the invasive diagnostic or interventional procedure according to the Bradley Medical Center nursing and imaging practice procedures.  To assist the performing physician during the procedure by maintaining the sterile field and by providing safe and effective patient care during Cardiac Catheterizations, Cardiac Device Implants, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Special Radiographic procedures, and any other procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Specials Lab.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical, or employment status of patients of Bradley Medical Center and their families.
Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and the hospital.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age-specific patient care.
Communicate in an acceptable and easily understood manner.
Develops, implements, and updates plans of care for patients receiving special procedures.
Educates on and adheres to the patient's bill of rights.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing, radiologic technology or registered cardiovascular invasive specialist  as evidenced by verification of state licensure. 
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of critical care or emergency room clinical experience.   Some exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Cardiac Services Director. 
Licenses/Certificates: Current Tennessee license required.   BLS and ACLS certification is required.  If not ACLS certified on hire, must acquire it within 6 months.