RN - Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology Laboratory

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Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Geisinger offers the highest-quality heart care in the region. From preventive care to heart surgery, our heart care team's mission is to keep patients healthy and active. Many of our facilities have been accredited by the American Heart Association for exceptional heart attack care and have been named primary and comprehensive stroke centers. Our hospitals have set the national standard for care coordination among hospital leadership, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, advanced practice, nursing, life support, emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), care management, pharmacy and cardiac rehab teams. Job Duties: We're seeking a skilled Echocardiography RN to join our team at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures alongside cardiologists, sonographers, and advanced practice providers. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy critical thinking, patient education, and procedural care-without the constant pace of traditional bedside nursing. This role is 40 hours weekly; o ption of five (5) 8-hour shifts 7a-330p or four (4) 10-hour shifts 7a-530p. Monday - Friday. A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required. ICU, telemetry or procedural experience is strongly preferred. ACLS required within 6 months. Benefits at Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Three medical plan choices , including expanded network options Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA) Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions Generous PTO that accrues quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives Family-friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more Job Duties: Participates in the daily operations in the Electrophysiology Laboratory including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care as well as performing circulating functions during procedures. Administers conscious sedation, scrubs for ablations, surgical implantation and extraction of devices, evaluates pacemakers and defibrillators during procedures, and coordinates support services for cases. Performs the daily procedures including radio-frequency catheter ablations, pacemaker implants, implants, loop recorders lead extractions, tilt table tests, Brugada studies, direct current cardioversions, and intra-cardiac ultrasound Doppler with assuring the proper level of supplies are available in the laboratory during procedures. Maintains and troubleshoots Electrophysiology Laboratory equipment to assure operability and safety; calibrates equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance procedures. Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures. Assists the physician in the preparation of the patient, assists during the procedure, and provides all appropriate services to safely and efficiently complete patient procedures. Administers adult conscious sedation, IV antibiotics, blood products and pharmacological testing in the Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiac Recovery Suite and critical care areas while continuously monitoring patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure. Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record with initiation of the appropriate treatment with any adverse reactions. Responsible for maintaining primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure with assessment of the sites intra-procedure and post procedure. Participates in the evaluation and analysis of pulse generators during pacemaker procedures and pacemaker clinic. Facilitates in the cleaning, packaging and sterilization of the EP equipment and instruments. Assists with the training and orientation of students, trainees, techs, cardiology fellows, and electrophysiology technologists, and Electrophysiology RNs new to the department. Assists with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the electrophysiology laboratory. Position Details: Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departm

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