Clinical Nurse - Cath Lab - MFS Talent
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
- Shift: Monday through Friday; Days- 10's, 0630-1700
- Location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
- Compensation: $80 to $100 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
- The primary responsibility of the Cath Lab Registered Nurse is to provide assistance with patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab (CCL) through the provision of technical assistance to the cardiac catheterization team.
- Assists in the performance of various invasive cardiac or peripheral vascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Sustains a high level of patient care by communication with the patients, families, and physicians and co-works to address the physical, general, and psychosocial needs of the patient
- Functions under the direction and immediate supervision of the cardiologist/radiologist performing the procedure
- Assists cardiologist during procedures by operating ancillary equipment, anticipating and obtaining catheters, wires, and other necessary inventory and medications as ordered
- Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited academic institution. (preferred)
Experience
- Two (2) years of recent experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (required)
- Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting
- Looking for 2 strong cardiac and some EP experience
- Experience utilizing cath lab monitoring system such as XPER required; Interventional Cardiology circulating and monitoring required
Licenses and Certifications
- California Registered Nurse License (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick Time Off
Source : MFS Talent
