CARDIOLOGY CLINICIAN - IMAGE HOLDING AREA

Job description

Description

nJob Summary :

nResponsible for the pre- and post care of patients undergoing invasive and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the cardiac cath lab and the angiography suite. Other responsibilities include patient and family education and performance improvement initiatives as determined by leadership.

nEducation

n⚬ Minimum:

nGraduate of a Registered Nurse program

n⚬ Preferred:

nBachelor Degree in Nursing

nRegistration/Certification/Licensure :

nCurrent PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and ACLS

nExperience

n⚬ Minimum:

nTwo years telemetry, critical care, or emergency room experience.

n⚬ Preferred:

nCompetency in managing IABP and ventilators.

nA strong understanding of post-operative care protocols

nOther Requirements:

nExcellent communication and organizational skills, high level of confidentiality and discretion.

nMust be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor

nStatus :

nNon-Exempt

nPhysical Requirements:

nThe 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.

nNon-Material Handling

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nStanding* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

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nWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

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nSitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

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nStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

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nBending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

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nTwisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

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nClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A

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nLadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

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nStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

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nKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

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nSquatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

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nCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

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nCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A

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nReaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

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nReaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

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nGrasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

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nFinger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT

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nSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT

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nHearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - FREQUENT

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nRepetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

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nRepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

nMaterial Handling

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nPushing - 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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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

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nPulling - 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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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

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nLift - Floor to Waist

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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

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nLift - Waist to shoulder

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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

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nLift - Shoulder to overhead

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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

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nCarrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

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nFREQUENT

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n20# - 50#

nEnvironmental Factors

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nWorking alone* - N/A

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nWorking in cramped quarters* - OCCASIONAL

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nConstant interruptions - FREQUENT

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nWorking with hands in water - N/A

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nUse of power tools - N/A

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nWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

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nExposure to vibration - N/A

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nExposure to dust - N/A

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nExposure to noise (constant) - N/A

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nExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A

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nExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

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nExposure to slippery walking surfaces - N/A

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nExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

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nExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)* - OCCASIONAL

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nWorking with bloodborne pathogens* - FREQUENT

nCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

nPhysical Demand

nMet Level

nExamples of similar activity intensity

nSedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

nMedium 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).

nHeavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

nAs relates to this position:

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nSedentary to Light* - CONSTANT

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nMedium - N/A

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nHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A

nEqual Opportunity Employer

nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Worksite address

butler, PA, 16001, US

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