Source=AHSA;SourceID=41954 ;Status=Open;Association=Bay Area Hospital HCS ;Client=Bay Area Hospital ;City=Coos Bay ;State=OR;Zip=97420 ;Start=7/31/2023;End=9/25/2023;Duration=8 weeks 56 days;Cert=Registered Nurse ;Specialty=Cardiac Stress Testing ;Unit=Cardiac Pre/Post ;Shift=Days 8 hours M-F/40 hours GTD;# of Postions=1;Type=Travel;BillRate=$105.00;minBillRate=$105.00;Description=Performs
brief physical exam and initial patient assessment as well as post-testing
assessment and care
Reviews
medications and contraindications for exercise testing
Independently supervises, monitors and performs all modes of
Stress Testing following all guidelines and protocols to evaluate technical and diagnostic
quality
Performs
stress tests as ordered by physician
Reports
on treadmills and pharmacologic tests.
Reviews
standard 12 lead EKG performed immediately before testing and compare with
previous EKG results if available
Reviews post-testing patient records and
results for quality assurance
Triages and assesses
outpatients who develop symptoms of chest pain or other distress and
determines whether a transfer to the Emergency Department or notification
to the PCP may be necessary
Serves as a resource to
physicians and caregivers
Reviews patient charts for
inconsistencies or omissions that could cancel or delay testing and
reports these to ordering provider or cardiologist
Develops, creates, and amends
policies procedures and algorithms related to stress testing in coordination
with leadership, cardiologists, and other modalitiesCarries out established techniques for safe administration of
medications and parenteral fluids as per facility policies and proceduresWillingness
to obtain competency in pre/post catheterization patient care as well as
outpatient cardiology clinic patient care.
This includes administering moderate sedation,
providing airway management and assessing hemodynamic parameters for
pacemakers, coronary and peripheral angioplasty and many other procedures
Submission requirements: BSN -REQUIRED2 years of Cardiac patient care experience - REQUIREDMust have at least 1 year experience performing Treadmill Stress Tests with minimal to no supervision- REQUIREDExperience working in a hospital -REQUIRED
Rate:105
OnCall:No Call
Certifications:ACLS (AHA),BLS (AHA)
StateLicenses:Oregon ;url=;InterviewRequired=False ;WinterPlanNeed=No;