Salary: 39.15-52.10 USDFacility: Mount St. Mary's HospitalShift: Shift 1Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours: Primary shift: 8a-4p, Secondary shifts: 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p, 7a-3p, with weekend and holiday rotationSummary:Assists the cardiologists, NP or specially trained RN as required with cardiac diagnostic testing procedures to include, but is not limited to performance of Stress Echo, Stress testing, TEE procedures, Tilt Table testing and other cardiac diagnostic procedures. Functions as part of the Cardiopulmonary Services team rendering comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary education for Inpatient and Outpatient populations. Evaluates the patient for potential referral to the Phase II cardiac rehab program.Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.Responsibilities:EDUCATION
Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Licensed by State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Valid Driver's License required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Must possess current BLS at time of placement.
ACLS must be obtain within twelve (12) months from time of placement.
Both BLS and ACLS must be maintained to work in the department
EXPERIENCE
One year (1) year of recent experience in critical care nursing required. If no such applicant an RN with two (2) years recent telemetry experience will be considered. If there is no applicant with critical care experience or telemetry experience the hospital will consider applicants with at least two (2) years of Med/Surg experience. If an applicant is accepted with Med/Surg experience, upon acceptance of a position, the Med/Surg employee must satisfactorily complete the dysrhythmia training program and quiz within three months of accepting the position required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answer telephones
Balance figures
Compile statistics
Maintain logs
Maintain patient charts
Research information
Schedule appointments
Adding Machine
Calculator
Computer Peripheral Equipment
Diagnostic Equipment
Exercise Equipment
Fax
Glucometer
I.V. Pump
Personal computer
Photocopier
Telemetry Monitor
Typewriter
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances
Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards
Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
May be exposed to toxic chemicals
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
May perform emergency care
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Requires judgment/action which could result in death of patient
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Face Protection
Gown
Lab Coat or Apron
Mask
Non- Sterile Medical Gloves
REQNUMBER: 31731
