Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

***Must have Cardiology Experience***

Under the supervision of the supervising cardiologist and in collaboration with the nuclear medicine technologist, this role evaluates patients referred for cardiac stress testing in accordance with established guidelines.  Responsibilities include reviewing patient’s medical histories and performing focused cardiovascular assessments prior to testing.  The position administers exercise and pharmacologic stress tests with nuclear medicine, and exercise treadmill stress tests. It also involves placement of IV’s, assisting in the administering Definity contrast enhancing agents and performing agitated saline bubble studies when indicated per protocol for patients undergoing echocardiograms.  Additionally, the role provides initial patient management in the event of arrhythmia or other adverse events that may occur during stress testing.

Patient Assessment and Preparation:

• Reviews the patient’s medical record, including history, medications, and relevant labs.
• Performs focused cardiovascular assessments prior to noninvasive testing.
• Identifies potential risks or contraindications and communicates findings to the supervising cardiologist
• Provides patient and family education regarding the procedure.
• Ensures required consent and documentation are completed.

Imaging and Stress Testing Support:

• Provides nursing care before, during and after noninvasive cardiology procedure.
• Supports exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
• Assists technologists with patient preparation and workflow coordination.
• Ensures emergency equipment is working, available and is in the testing area.
• Manage medications and medical supplies.

Stress Testing Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients per stress testing guidelines.
• Explains protocols and obtains patient consent.
• Performs and interprets 12 lead EKGs.
• Identifies ischemia, infarction and other abnormalities.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and initiates interventions per ACLS.
• Monitors patients during recovery and documents findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Medication, IV, and Contrast Responsibilities:

• Initiates and manages IV access.
• Administers medications according to noninvasive cardiology protocols.
• Administers Definity/contrast agents or agitated saline per protocol.
• Evaluates patient responses and reports abnormalities.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicates effectively with providers, technologists, and other departments.
• Coordinates patient flow to support and efficient outpatient schedule.

Documentation

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, procedures and medications in EPIC electronic health system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.  BSN graduates preferred.

• Licensure: - current licensure as a Registered nurse in state of Connecticut
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred in cardiology, emergency, critical care or outpatient diagnostic imaging.  Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and rhythm recognition.
• Certification: BLS & ACLS required

Work Schedule:

Day Shift / Monday - Friday 7 am – 3:30 pm

Additional Info:

• Face-paced environment.
• Work with a highly motivated interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide safe, patient centered care.
• Handle/support various organizational responsibilities.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.