RN - Registered Nurse - Echocardiography Laboratory Specialist

5 days ago


Danville, Virginia, United States Geisinger Health System Full time
Job Title:

RN - Registered Nurse - Echocardiography Laboratory

Job Summary:

This position allows for the ability to work in a clinic setting providing care to both inpatient and outpatient requiring cardiac imaging studies.

Allows individual to utilize clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Performs daily registered nurse functions in the Echo Lab Department.

Participates in a variety of nursing activities necessary to the acquisition of echocardiographic examinations, stress testing, and advance imaging examinations.

Job Duties:
  1. Administers medications during adult conscious sedation and pharmacological stress testing.
  2. Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.
  3. Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.
  4. Prepares patients for procedures.
  5. Reviews history of allergies, medication list, etc.
  6. Assesses patients physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.
  7. Provides patient and family education about procedure.
  8. Ensures that patient has followed proper pre-test instructions.
  9. Assesses patient per Joint Commission safety goals and follows up accordingly.
  10. Applies monitoring equipment.
  11. Monitors vital signs.
  12. Performs emergency procedures when necessary.
  13. Transports equipment to patients bedside when necessary.
  14. Starts and regulates oxygen.
  15. Monitors conscious sedation patients until transferred.
  16. Assists with orientation of personnel and students.
  17. Assists in approved research activities as needed.
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 department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years RN work experience; CCU or telemetry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Moderate Sedation Certification required within 1 year.
About Geisinger:

We care about not only our patients and members, but also about you and your family.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.



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