RN Cardiovascular Lab

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an RN in the Cardiovascular Lab, you will work closely with cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, cardiovascular technicians, and other team members to provide safe, evidence-based care for outpatients and inpatients needing cardiac diagnostic testing. Working at the top of your license, you are responsible for supervising the administration of treadmill and nuclear medicine stress testing, support the cardiology provider in the performance of Dobutamine stress tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, and cardioversions.You will also support saline contrast bubble studies and echo image enhancement. 

Every day, you will utilize a diverse set of skills, including peripheral IV management, a strong understanding of cardiac rhythms and key changes in ECG tracings, targeted cardiac assessments, and the administration of drug infusions. You will also be responsible for moderate sedation, airway management, and the use of cardiac defibrillators. While previous cardiac-related experience is preferred, it is not required, as we are committed to teaching new skills or enhancing your current expertise as it relates to this position.

You will also be integral in supporting a range of diagnostic tests, which include:

• 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Transient arrhythmia monitors, such as Holter monitors or event monitors
• Stress Echo
• Dobutamine Stress Echo
• Exercise treadmill tests (ETT)
• Nuclear Medicine stress tests
• Transesophageal Echo
• Cardioversions
• Image enhancement needs for echocardiogram

To be successful in this role, you will be an Ambulatory Procedural Registered Nurse responsible for providing high-quality, skilled nursing services. Your primary goal will be to assist patients in achieving optimum health, functional health status, and safe passage while they undergo invasive or interventional procedures, whether during a single visit or a series of appointments. You will demonstrate clinical proficiency in both procedural and potentially Periop/PACU environments, exhibiting exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills. This will be coupled with a deep understanding of patient needs across the health-to-illness continuum, and a steadfast commitment to providing patient-centered, safe, and effective care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current Washington state licensure as an RN

• CPR certification is required every two (2) years

• ACLS

• PALS (depending on location)

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing

• Completion of related residency program with minimum two (2) years of experience in area of care (OR, PACU)

• Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting, current working knowledge of electronic medical records

Preferred

• Minimuminimume (1) year experience in GI specialty
• Certification in related areas of care, such as OR, PACU