Registered Nurse - CV Testing
- Southern Ohio Medical Center
- Portsmouth, United States
- $60,000 – $80,000
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Department: Cardiovascular Testing
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse's primary job function is to perform or assist with performing vascular and/or cardiac tests, gather information, set up equipment and relay pertinent information to both patient and physician/provider. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• GED/High School Diploma required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• Knowledge of cardiology, arrhythmia, and cardiac anatomy required
Licensure:
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• ACLS within 1 year of hire required
Experience:
• Two years experience in cardiology-arrhythmia and cardiac anatomy required.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Collects data regarding patient medical history and relays information to other team members and/or physicians/providers.
Assesses patients for testing—taking into consideration safety and contraindications of testing.
Performs vascular and/or cardiac testing.
Documents pertinent information.
Assists physicians with tests.
Provides nursing care and patient/family education as needed.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Maintains professional standards by participating in continuing educational program.
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.
Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You
At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
- Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
- Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
- Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
- Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
- Life insurance and disability coverage*
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
- Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
- And many other benefit offerings!
*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees
Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vascular Testing
- Arrhythmia Recognition
- Patient Assessment
- BLS
- ACLS
- Electronic Health Records







