IR Procedural Nurse

University of Utah Health - Salt Lake City, UT

Job Title: IR Procedural Nurse

Position: Nursing Services Provider

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Salt Lake City

State: UT

ZIP Code:

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

Ability to provide care to the population served
Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices
Human relation and effective communication skills
Leadership skills
Ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations
Ability to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.

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

Education:

License & Certification:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah or obtain one within 90 days of hire
Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 90 days of hire)
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

EO/AA - The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

Facility Details

Name: University of Utah Health

Description: A patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education.

Specialties:

Interventional Radiology
Endoscopy
Cath Lab

Mission: To enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education while committing to values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, belonging, integrity, quality, and trust.