Pacemaker Monitoring Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

This position cares for patients before, during and after angiography and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. This position cares for Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients. This includes pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of procedural process, post-procedure care and patient education.

Responsibilities

(35%) Performs nursing care of the cardiac catheterization, Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients.

(35%) Calculates cardiac output, performs hemodynamic monitoring, procedural set up and operates lifesaving equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, etc. Transfers patients, stocks supplies and performs basic office procedures. Scrubbing cases.

(15%) Records all pertinent information on appropriate data sheets.

(15%) Assists Radiologic Technologists circulate cases, sterically drop procedural supplies on tray.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of an Associates degree in Nursing culminating in licensure as a RN. ACLS certified. Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years of experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting. Qualification Source: MI Essential: true

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required. Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true

Other Information

Other duties and responsibilities:

Collaborates with physicians to provide a plan of care for each individualized patient.

Assists in other radiology/cardiology procedures as needed.

Performs clinical functions as needed.

Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.

Assumes the responsibility for processional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital.

Precepts / mentors new employees and students

This position requires call.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in MicrosoftWindows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Education, Experience, and Training:

Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years of experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes wearing lead and latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.