What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN ELECTROPHYS LAB I position at Excela Health?
Reports to :
Director Cardiology & Imaging Services
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.
Non-Material Handling
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Stooping
Bending
Twisting
Climbing
Ladders
Stairs
Kneeling
Squatting
Crouching
Crawling
Reaching Horizontal
Reaching Overhead
Grasping
Finger Manipulation
Seeing
Hearing
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use
Material Handling
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
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
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
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Lift - Floor to Waist
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Lift - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Lift - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>
10 feet)
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N / A
Working in cramped quarters
Constant interruptions
Working with hands in water - N / A
Use of power tools - N / A
Working on ladders / scaffolding - N / A
Exposure to vibration - N / A
Exposure to dust - N / A
Exposure to noise (constant) - N / A
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N / A
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N / A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - N / A
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N / A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)
Working with bloodborne pathogens
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light
0 - 3.5
Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium
3.6 - 6.3
House 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
Calisthenics (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 :
Sedentary to Light
Medium - N / A
Heavy to Very Heavy - N / A
