JOB POSTING #919970
Position: Clinical Coordinator for Cardiac Catheterization Labs (Registered Nurse) – Cardiac Triage
Organization: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiac Triage
Reports to: Manager
Salary Range: $41.75 – $52.19 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week; Shifts: Days; Staggered start times
Status: Permanent Part-Time
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At University Health Network, which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. UHN focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued. We focus on creating a workplace where people enjoy the challenge of their career, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect.
As a member of Peter Munk Cardiac Centre team, the Triage Coordinator facilitates referrals for patients requiring interventions in the Cardiac Catheterization Labs. The Triage Coordinator reports to the CVIU and Cardiac Triage Nurse Manager and works alongside fellow coordinators, appointment schedulers and administrative assistants while liaising with referring physicians and surgeons and cath lab staff. Applies critical thinking and uses current knowledge of procedure protocols and computerized systems to schedule and assign patients/procedures to ensure effective daily cath lab bookings.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Reviews booking packages for completeness as to procedures to be performed, completion of lab work and pre-admission tests, special equipment needs and computer documentation as per established policies and procedures.
Communicates changes in patient’s condition and other urgent information to the interventionalists in a timely manner
Facilitates referrals for patients requiring percutaneous coronary interventions and diagnostic caths
Liaise with a wide array of administrative and clinical team members throughout the organization and referring physicians and organizations
Reviews cases with appropriate specialty physicians
Prioritizes and triages patients for procedures according to urgency
Ensures that patients receive timely access to cardiac procedures as per CorHealth and Ontario Health benchmarks
Ensures all necessary tests are scheduled and completed so patients can have procedures in timely manner
Accurate and complete documentation of all communications
Provides information to facilitate physician to physician communication
Provides patients and families with education and support while waiting for procedure
Applies best practice guidelines to ensure that patients receive care according to provincial standard
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards
Promote and maintain a positive and calming working relationship with team members and a healthy work environment
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within University Health Network to enrich and advance processes through the effective use of resources and systems to deliver optimal patient care.
Performs cross-functional responsibilities and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned
REQUIRED
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Masters preferred
Current BCLS Certification
Minimum Three (3) to Five (5) years Cardiology/C.V. Surgery Nursing and/or CVICU experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and EPIC applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships
Strong track record of high-quality work and engagement is essential
Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment that requires ongoing revaluation of priorities
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Able to work collaboratively within a group setting
Proven track record of taking initiative
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
POSTING DATE: June 1, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period have maintained satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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