The Role
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures. Assists electrophysiologists with diagnosis, treatment, cardiac device implants, ablations, and LAAO procedures. Operates EP recording and stimulation equipment, records intracardiac electrograms, supports imaging, and performs circulating, scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring, and catheter insertion duties. Requires an RN license, CPR and ACLS certification, and at least one year of telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Reports to:
Director, Heart Center
Position Supervises:
N/A
Responsibilities include but are not limited to direct and indirect patient care within the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. Provides nursing care to patients undergoing EP procedures. Provides assistance to the Electrophysiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders. Operates EP recording/stimulating and other related EP equipment. Recording and measuring of intra cardiac electro-grams. Under direction of EP physician sets up imaging equipment. Assists the electrophysiologist with the performance of said procedures along with device implant procedures such as pacemakers, ICDs, and LAAO procedures.
Education
⚬ Minimum:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
⚬ Preferred:
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS
Experience
⚬ Minimum:
One year of telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.
⚬ Preferred:
Recent electrophysiology experience to include device implants and ablations. Skill set to include, circulation, scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring and insertion of intra-arterial/venous catheters during the EP procedures.
Other Requirements:
N/A
Status:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
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Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
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Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
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Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL
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Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
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Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
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Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
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Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
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Ladders *- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
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Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
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Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
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Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
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Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
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Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
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Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
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Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
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Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
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Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT
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Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
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Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
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Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
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Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
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Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
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Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
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Lift - Floor to Waist
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
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Lift - Waist to shoulder
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
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Lift - Shoulder to overhead
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
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Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
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FREQUENT
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20# - 50#
Environmental Factors
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Working alone - N/A
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Working in cramped quarters* - OCCASIONAL
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Constant interruptions* - FREQUENT
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Working with hands in water - N/A
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Use of power tools - N/A
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Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
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Exposure to vibration - N/A
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Exposure to dust - N/A
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Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
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Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
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Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
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Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - N/A
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Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
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Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)* - OCCASIONAL
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Working with bloodborne pathogens* - CONSTANT
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).Heavy to Very Heavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:
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Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT
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Medium - N/A
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Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
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Skills Required
- Graduate of a Registered Nurse program
- Current Pennsylvania RN license
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- ACLS certification
- At least one year of telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Recent electrophysiology experience, including device implants and ablations
- Experience with circulating, scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring, and intra-arterial or venous catheter insertion during EP procedures
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Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians. With five hospitals, nearly 1,000 healthcare providers and more than 7,000 employees, Independence Health System serves a 10-county region and is the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties. Identified locally as a Healthiest Employer in Western Pennsylvania since 2011, Excela Health is ranked among the nation’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces, and recognized as a Community Health Champion by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.
