RN Cath Lab

About the Role

Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.
• Develops and implements patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, observing outcomes in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrates competency in therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Advocates for and protects the health, safety, and rights of each patient.
• Provides patient and family education based on assessment of learning readiness, needs, and ability, and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching.

Requirements

• Organizational skills
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication
• Proficient in customer relations
• Strong grammar and spelling abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Capable of following verbal instructions
• Manual keyboarding skills
• Proficient in using computer and visual interfaces
• Able to learn and comprehend specialized software, such as hemodynamic monitoring software
• Quick learner with the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures efficiently
• Experience with Windows operating system
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, including the circulatory and neuro systems
• Maintains all required registries and licenses for performing Invasive Cardiology procedures
• Skilled in operating x-ray equipment and knowledgeable in placing service calls
• Adheres to Basic Radiation Safety concepts to minimize exposure levels for patients and staff
• Capable of learning and becoming independent in various roles such as scrub, record, and circulate positions for Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiovascular cases
• Experience in operating equipment across various Invasive Cardiology labs
• Assists in the efficient patient flow through Invasive Cardiology areas
• Participates in training new employees after achieving independence in each position
• Documents and reports all procedures accurately and legibly in accordance with department policies
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Competency in Moderate Sedation
• Recent acute care experience and EKG competency
• Knowledge of critical care medication
• Excellent assessment skills
• Knowledge of medications administered pre, intra, and post-procedure
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage time efficiently during patient preparation and discharge processes
• Critical care skills
• Proficient in charting and recording
• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• 1+ year experience preferred nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) [Preferred]

Compensation

• Base pay: $35.04 - $65.17/hr

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits