IR Procedural Nurse

University of Utah Health - Salt Lake City, UT

Job Title: IR Procedural Nurse

Position: Nursing Services

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City: Salt Lake City

State: UT

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Job Responsibilities

Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attends to patient needs during studies.
Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Monitors patient's vital signs.
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Restocks supplies when time allows.
Is available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
May perform circulating functions during procedures.
May perform scrub role for surgical implantation of pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac ablation procedures.
May be responsible for running the stimulator, electrophysiology recording systems, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and other devices relevant to electrophysiology procedures.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Potential ability to perform essential nursing functions
Knowledge of life span growth and development principles
Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices
Human relation and effective communication skills
Leadership skills
Ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations

Preferred Skills

Two years of ICU/CCU experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting
ACLS card

Requirements

Experience: Two years of previous nursing experience.

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License & Certification:

Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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Special Notes

EO/AA
Employee may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Facility Details

Name: University of Utah Health

Description: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

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