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Required Certifications (AHA Only):
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Minimum Experience:
2 years of recent PCU/Telemetry or equivalent acute care experience
Core Clinical Skills - Required:
- Cardiac & Telemetry:
Cardiac telemetry monitoring
Rhythm interpretation and documentation
Dysrhythmia management (non-titratable drips)
Use of Rapid Response Teams - Line & IV Management:
IV insulin protocols
Central, peripheral, and PICC line care
Heparin drip management (non-titratable) - Respiratory Care:
CPAP/BiPAP (external)
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
ABG interpretation
Nasal cannula and face mask oxygen delivery
Non-invasive airway management - Additional Competencies:
Blood product administration
Chest tube care (Emerson/Pleuravac)
Management of CVA and stroke patients
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