Performing various duties pertaining to constant
cardiac monitoring including CVP, response to medication, and titration
Not exact matches
Using the most advanced diagnostic tests,
including echocardiography, electrocardiography, Holter
monitor recordings, radiographs and
cardiac catheterization, the Cardiology Service is able to successfully diagnose and manage heart disease in a wide variety of animals.
These are used to diagnose and
monitor diseases,
including cardiac illnesses, and general biopsies.
Our Cardiology referrals
include complete
cardiac evaluations utilizing radiography, color flow Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiography, 24 - hour ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter)
monitoring, and
cardiac event recording in the diagnosis and management of patients with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease.
The ICU is equipped with the latest technologies
including blood pressure
monitoring, continuous
cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood gas analyzers, coagulation
monitoring, ultrasonography, central venous pressure
monitoring and blood typing.
Cardiology Services offered here at PVSEA
include echocardiography, stat EKG analysis, rapid treatment adjustments, continuous
cardiac monitoring and 24 - hour intensive care
monitoring if necessary.
• Ability to properly handle and restrain patients with respiratory or
cardiac compromise • Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile diagnostic procedures •
Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns • Take proactive role in life - saving techniques
including CPR, as necessary • Properly record patient vitals and trends on anesthesia flow sheet • Perform patient blood work
including hematology • Proper handling of diagnostic specimens during procedure and facilitating the proper care and transfer to laboratory
including accurate request forms and documentation • Ensure that proper procedures and documentation are followed during deceased patient aftercare • Client communications according to hospital policy • Medication administration for in house patients and refill processing for Internal Medicine patients • Outstanding nurse care • Ability to place catheters and draw blood from patients with compromised veins (peripheral or jugular).
After an internal investigation, the Boston hospital also implemented several improvements to reduce this form of medical malpractice,
including disabling the off switches of 1,100
cardiac monitors, educating nurses about alarms and installing speakers so alarms are heard more clearly.
The Apple Watch already contains a heart rate
monitor, however this upcoming version is said to
include EKG functionality for detecting potential conditions rather than just tracking historical
cardiac data.
¥ Extensive medical knowledge of
cardiac care procedures ¥ Solid technical expertise in the use of patient
monitoring equipment ¥ In - depth knowledge of recovery therapies and follow - up patient care ¥ Ability to
monitor patients with life - threatening conditions ¥ Ability to work long shifts
including nights weekends and holidays as needed ¥ Impressive practical problem solving skills ¥ Strong interpersonal skills
Operates complex
cardiac monitoring systems,
including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm strip printers
• Direct care of patients with myocardial infarction and assist in resuscitation / code blue situations • Oversee care of pre and post CABG (coronary artery bypass graft), pre and post
cardiac cath, Angiogram / Angioplasty, AICD, PPM, acute stroke, and post-op peripheral vascular surgery patients • Perform EKG and telemetry
monitoring, interpret results, and intervene as needed • Collaborates with physicians and social workers regarding discharge planning and follow up care plans • Educate patients and families about healthy living
including smoking cessation, alcohol cessation, etc. • Set age - appropriate short - term and long term goals in care planning • Administer intravenous drugs, drips, and combinations drugs using 5 rights and titration of vasoactive drugs with the use of IV infusion pump