From August 19 through November 8, the Ortho Walk-In Clinic will see patients by appointment only. Questions? Please call 814-467-3628.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional nursing, technical and administrative duties as they relate to the cardiac catheterization lab. Perform scrub, circulate and hemodynamic monitoring duties with cardiac catheterizations using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures. Current, valid PA RN license required. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. 1-2 years Cath Lab and/or interventional radiology experience is preferred. 2-3 years ICU and/or ED experience is required. Must be fluent in medical terminology; Ability to use radiographic equipment and handle patients who present in a variety of conditions. Knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology and pacemaker and related equipment preferred.