UnityPoint Health
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiology procedures using specialized equipment while ensuring patient safety. Manage procedural reporting, billing initiation, and emergency interventions such as Code Blue responses.
Requires a graduate of an RN/LPN accredited program or a Paramedic level EMT, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Sciences. Candidates must have 3-5 years of cardiology experience and hold BCLS and professional licensure.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Performs clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiology procedures, inclusive of medication administration, in accordance to clinic policy and procedure. Applies independent professional judgment to adapt the procedure plan to optimize examination results Facilitate diagnostic cardiology patient care services inclusive of testing rendered in cardiopulmonary, ECHO, nuclear, treadmill and procedure room. Draft procedural reporting for final physician interpretation. Initiate billing for procedures performed. Knowledge base of therapeutic medications and the effects of on medical testing. Operate medical equipment including, but not limited to, treadmill systems, EKG machines, vital signs monitor, IV infusion pumps, nebulizer, glucometer, defibrillator, etc. Maintain contents of crash cart including testing of defibrillator and oxygen cylinder content. The Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic is alert to potentially hazardous situations and is constantly mindful of the safety and security of the patient. Anticipates crisis circumstances and initiates required intervention. Respond to and initiate established intervention in Code Blue or other life-threatening circumstances. Report and process errors, omissions and incidents promptly in order to communicate unusual occurrence, evaluates need for change in policies or procedures, and assists in planning for prevention. Completes and maintains accurate documentation related to the performance of duties. Participate in procedure updates and the development of new procedures as needed. Participates in laboratory accreditation processes. Participates in department quality improvement processes. Travel to non-primary clinic location(s) to execute job functions as outlined in the job description. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator and/or Diagnostic Imaging Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
Education:· Graduate of a RN/LPN accredited program.· Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic level or equivocal program.)Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences Experience:· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cardiology.License(s)/Certification(s):· Professional Licensure · BCLS· Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS)
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