What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse position at SUNY Upstate Medical University?
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse will administer medication to perform moderate sedation; participate in diagnostic and treatment procedures in SUNY Upstate Electrophysiology Lab.
Responsibilities in this role will include but not limited to:
- Documenting activities of patient care and testing.
- Assist physicians in testing and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in the Electrophysiology lab.
- Communicate results of testing to cardiologist/electrophysiologist, nursing and case managers.
- Continuing education research and patient teaching.
RN will also participate in patient care and unit activities of HVC departments of Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab and ECHO Lab.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent, NYS RN licensure (or eligible) with a minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Care nursing experience (preferably in an ICU/critical care setting).
Certification in CPR/BLS required at time of appointment.
Must be able to handle physical aspects of patient care such as moving patients and equipment as well as participate in rotating on-call schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
ACLS certification preferred.
Work Days:
Monday - Friday, Flexible Days with rotation for late case coverage.
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources