Coordinator Patient Flow Cardiac Services (RN) - Cath lab - FT Days

Job Summary

The flow coordinator is responsible for the safe and efficient daily operation of the Cath & EP Labs. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring optimal patient care delivery while maintaining essential procedural flow through the department. The coordinator is responsible for staffing assignments, scheduling of procedures, collaborating with physicians to coordinate procedure times, and collaborating with receiving unit & bed Control to ensure proper patient placement post procedure. The flow coordinator will work under the direction of the Cath Lab Manager and/or Department Director.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Coordinates the Cath Lab schedule to ensure a safe environment for patients and efficient procedure flow relative to staff and physicians.
• Coordinates daily patient schedules and makes appropriate staff assignments.
• Communicates with the logistics coordinator concerning equipment problems or suggestions, new procedures, new equipment use, or experimental protocols.
• Communicates with room team leaders regarding daily staffing, physician schedules, equipment issues and coordination of patient flow to ensure optimal productivity.
• Promotes quality patient care and practices WellStar standards of gold.
• Functions as a role model for clinical staff.
• Able to function as Cath lab team member during procedures, and assists when necessary.
• Maintains clinical competency and is available for call if needed.
• Provides input to Cath Lab management regarding staff performance and keeps management apprised of staff issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with physicians and their extenders regarding scheduling.
• Provides input to Cath Lab management and the logistics coordinator, identifying the impact of new technology or products on clinical operations and staffing requirements.
• Supports and participates in Process Improvement.
• Complies with and supports Cath Lab Department and WellStar Policies & Procedures.
• Collaborates and coordinates with clinical educators and logistics coordinators to coordinate ongoing educational activities, provide orientees with necessary experience, provide feedback concerning educational needs of staff, troubleshoot equipment problems, identify equipment or product needs, and provide feedback regarding function of equipment.

Required Minimum Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology or Associates Health Science or Accredited Program Other / Related Field.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist or ARRT-CI - ARRT Cardiac Interventional Ra or ARRT-VI - ARRT Vascular Intervention Rad or ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysi Spec or RVS - Reg Vascular Specialist.

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years Cath Lab experience with Interventional cardiac procedure experience Required.

Required Minimum Skills

• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiovascular procedures
• Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work closely with physicians and clinical staff that possess high degree of technical ability
• Delegation skills are required
• Has ability to prioritize
• Must be able to assess staff skill level in order to make appropriate assignments
• Ability to function well in stressful and emergency situations is essential
• The ability to multi-task is essential
• Strong customer service & interpersonal skills are essential
• Inter and intra-department coordination of patient care activities
• Detail oriented
• Able and willing to provide procedural support as needed
• Personal time management skills are required