EP Lab Nurse

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our Electrophysiology Specialist, you will be a central figure performing complex electrophysiology studies and related cardiac procedures, meticulously operating specialized equipment to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias. You will play a vital role in providing critical diagnostic information and therapeutic interventions that directly impact patient outcomes.

Every day, you will expertly prepare patients for invasive EP procedures, operate advanced mapping systems, conduct device interrogations, and assist electrophysiologists with ablations and implants. You will also monitor patient vitals, interpret ECGs and electrograms, maintain detailed records, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols within the cardiac cath lab.

To be successful in this role, you will combine nationally recognized certification (RCES, RCIS or equivalent), extensive EP experience, and a profound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmia recognition. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment delivering advanced cardiac care.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards. Admission assessment completed immediately. Re-assessment prn changes/protocol.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.

Required

• One (1) year RN in an Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization lab
• Registered Nurse: CA
• BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)