The Echocardiography Lab RN 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.
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday-Friday 730p-4p or 7a-330p; weekend and holiday on-call requirements will be discussed during interview process.
A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required. CCU or telemetry experience is strongly preferred.
Certification: Moderate Sedation Certification required within 1 year.
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:
- Administers medications during adult conscious sedation and pharmacological stress testing.
- Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.
- Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.
- Prepares patients for procedures.
- Reviews history of allergies, medication list, etc.
- Assesses patients physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.
- Provides patient and family education about procedure.
- Ensures that patient has followed proper pre-test instructions.
- Assesses patient per Joint Commission safety goals and follows up accordingly.
- Applies monitoring equipment.
- Monitors vital signs.
- Performs emergency procedures when necessar.
- Transports equipment to patients bedside when necessary.
- Starts and regulates oxygen.
- Monitors conscious sedation patients until transferred.
- Assists with orientation of personnel and students.
- Assists in approved research activities as needed.
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