RN Diagnostic/Paramedic - Cardiology Clinic

$5000 Sign On Incentive!

Monday-Friday Days no call no weekends or holidays

The Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic provides direct diagnostic patient care services utilizing diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical cooperative and independent judgment ingenuity and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Performs clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiology procedures inclusive of medication administration in accordance to clinic policy and procedure. Applies independent professional judgment to adapt the procedure plan to optimize examination results

Facilitate diagnostic cardiology patient care services inclusive of testing rendered in cardiopulmonary ECHO nuclear treadmill and procedure room.

Draft procedural reporting for final physician interpretation. Initiate billing for procedures performed.

Knowledge base of therapeutic medications and the effects of on medical testing.

Operate medical equipment including but not limited to treadmill systems EKG machines vital signs monitor IV infusion pumps nebulizer glucometer defibrillator etc.

Maintain contents of crash cart including testing of defibrillator and oxygen cylinder content.

The Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic is alert to potentially hazardous situations and is constantly mindful of the safety and security of the patient.

Anticipates crisis circumstances and initiates required intervention.

Respond to and initiate established intervention in Code Blue or other life-threatening circumstances.

Report and process errors omissions and incidents promptly in order to communicate unusual occurrence evaluates need for change in policies or procedures and assists in planning for prevention.

Completes and maintains accurate documentation related to the performance of duties.

Provides individualized education for patients and their families recognizing and adapting to any special needs.

Coordinates work schedule with team members and Diagnostic Imaging Manager to assure workload coverage.

Assumes responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the care of the Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic

Organizes daily work schedule and performs clerical duties with accuracy.

Maintain and recognize malfunctioning equipment perform minor troubleshooting and initiate repair service when warranted.

• Graduate of a RN/LPN accredited program or Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic level or equivocal program.)
• Professional Licensure
• BCLS
• Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.