University of Utah Health
Procedural Nurse - Endoscopy Sugarhouse
University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Procedural Nurse - Endoscopy Sugarhouse
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University of Utah Health .
Overview
As a patient‑focused organization, the University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. This position provides nursing services to Cath Lab/EP, Interventional Radiology, or Endoscopy patients; setting up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; recording and obtaining hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; assessing patients during procedures and delivering therapy. The role may be required to access and administer medications within scope of practice and according to State Law. EO/AA.
Responsibilities
Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting‑up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attend to patient needs during studies.
Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Monitor patient's vital signs.
Participate in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Restock supplies when time allows.
Be available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
May perform circulating functions during procedure.
May perform scrub role for surgical implantation of pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac ablation procedures.
May be responsible for running the stimulator, electrophysiology recording systems, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and other devices relevant to electrophysiology procedures.
Work rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, to meet 24/7 staffing and patient care demands.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions outlined above.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
Ability to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
Qualifications
Two years of previous nursing experience.
Licenses Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi‑state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of ICU/CCU experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute‑care setting.
ACLS card.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements Carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, walking.
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Procedural Nurse - Endoscopy Sugarhouse
role at
University of Utah Health .
Overview
As a patient‑focused organization, the University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. This position provides nursing services to Cath Lab/EP, Interventional Radiology, or Endoscopy patients; setting up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; recording and obtaining hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; assessing patients during procedures and delivering therapy. The role may be required to access and administer medications within scope of practice and according to State Law. EO/AA.
Responsibilities
Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting‑up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attend to patient needs during studies.
Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Monitor patient's vital signs.
Participate in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Restock supplies when time allows.
Be available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
May perform circulating functions during procedure.
May perform scrub role for surgical implantation of pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac ablation procedures.
May be responsible for running the stimulator, electrophysiology recording systems, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and other devices relevant to electrophysiology procedures.
Work rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, to meet 24/7 staffing and patient care demands.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions outlined above.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
Ability to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
Qualifications
Two years of previous nursing experience.
Licenses Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi‑state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of ICU/CCU experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute‑care setting.
ACLS card.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements Carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, walking.
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