Trinity Health·Waterbury, Connecticut
Evaluates patients for noninvasive cardiac stress testing and administers exercise and pharmacologic tests. Manages IV access, contrast agents, and provides initial management for arrhythmias or adverse events during testing.
Employment type: Full time
Description: ***Must have Cardiology Experience***
Full time 40 Day
Under the supervision of the supervising cardiologist and in collaboration with the nuclear medicine technologist, this role evaluates patients referred for cardiac stress testing in accordance with established guidelines.
Responsibilities include reviewing patient’s medical histories and performing focused cardiovascular assessments prior to testing.
The position administers exercise and pharmacologic stress tests with nuclear medicine, and exercise treadmill stress tests.
It also involves placement of IV’s, assisting in the administering Definity contrast enhancing agents and performing agitated saline bubble studies when indicated per protocol for patients undergoing echocardiograms.
Additionally, the role provides initial patient management in the event of arrhythmia or other adverse events that may occur during stress testing.
Reviews the patient’s medical record, including history, medications, and relevant labs.
Performs focused cardiovascular assessments prior to noninvasive testing.
Identifies potential risks or contraindications and communicates findings to the supervising cardiologist
Provides patient and family education regarding the procedure.
Ensures required consent and documentation are completed.
Provides nursing care before, during and after noninvasive cardiology procedure.
Supports exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
Assists technologists with patient preparation and workflow coordination.
Ensures emergency equipment is working, available and is in the testing area.
Manage medications and medical supplies.
Day Shift / Monday - Friday 7 am – 3: 30 pm
Face-paced environment.
Work with a highly motivated interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide safe, patient centered care.
Handle/support various organizational responsibilities.
No supervisory responsibilities.
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Requires a nursing degree and current Registered Nurse licensure in Connecticut, with BLS and ACLS certifications. Preference is given to BSN graduates with at least two years of experience in cardiology, emergency, or critical care.
Market context
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