Prepare adult patients for cardiac catheterization. Obtaining IV access and drawing blood. Obtain EKGs. Administer medication via IV or PO pre, during, and post cath. Titrate vasoactive drips. Understand and report lab values. Use of patient care software EPIC. Circulate during procedure. Handle instruments over sterile field. Knowledge of entire suite inventory. Monitor vital signs, EKG, hemodynamic intra-arterial lines, and venous lines. Interpret hemodynamic pressures. Manage the of care of Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI emergency patients. Equipment check list. Knowledge in set up and maintenance of Cath lab equipment including intravascular ultrasound, balloons, stents, catheters, guiders, wires defibrillator, ventilation machine, Intra Aortic Balloon pump. Impella 2.5 Ventricular assist device, Intra vascular ultrasound, Volcano fractional flow reserve device, trans-cutaneous pacemaker. Intra arterial / venous sheath removal both femoral and radial. Post cath patient monitoring. Assume charge nurse role. Manage the care of cerebral angiogram patients with cerebral pathology ranging from TIAs, RINDs, AVMs, epidural and sub dural hematomas, skull fracture, brain tumors, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Understanding of interventional neurological equipment such as stents, thrombectomy catheters, coils, and penumbra suction catheter. Familiar with biplane fluoroscopy suit. Management and handling of cerebral arterial pressure lines and tubing. Understanding of ventriculostomy setup and management for intra cerebral pressure monitoring. Rapid Response team member. Assist during respiratory and cardiac codes throughout hospital. Assist other units such as Emergency Department, ICU, SICU, Interventional Radiology, telemetry and med-surg floors.Documentation through electronic heath record software EPIC.

Provide instruction to Radiology Technologists on proper venipuncture technique and injection of contrast material for CT and MRI scans. Topics of classes include, Venipuncture of a person’s upper extremity in a safe and effective manner. Anatomy and Physiology of venipuncture sites. Venipuncture instruments and related equipment. Techniques of intravenous line establishment. Hazards and complications of venipuncture. Post puncture care, cctions and reactions of contrast media. Emergency measures and medications required to deal with adverse reactions. Upon completion of the course, students obtain CE credits as well as IV Contrast Injection Certification.

Assist in patient preparation for interventional procedure. Start IV. Administer PO or IV medication. Understand and report lab values. Take patient history. Preparation of sterile field. Circulate during interventional procedure. Assist in Angiograms, IVC filter placement, balloon angioplasty, embolisations, CT guided needle biopsies, CT guided drainages, chest tube placement, PICC line insertion. Vital signs monitoring during and after procedure. Documentation through use of patient care software Cerner.

Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.Performs triage of adult and pediatric patients, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements. Records patients’ current vital signs. Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments. Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Provides IV therapy. Cleans and bandages and asses wounds. Provides basic, bedside care. Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. Participates in pediatric and adult traumas. Performs equipment check lists. Use and understanding of defibrillator, IV pumps, and ventilator machine.