RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
RN cardiac cath lab
provides pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and interventional adult cardiac procedures and testing.
RN Cardiac Cath Lab Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinate patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and direct/delegate appropriately to members of the health care team
Providing care during the pre/intra/post operative phases of diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab procedures / services
Creating a culture of nursing excellence and shared governance which will put patients first always
Collaborate with the Medical Director in developing the plan of care
Create a culture of nursing excellence and shared governance which will put patients first
Supervision of telemetry-monitored and maintenance exercise classes
All documentation (daily notes/progress reports) related to patient caseload
Individual and group patient teaching
Initial nursing assessments
Cardiac catheterization
RN Cardiac Cath Lab Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN Cardiac Cath Lab
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, BC, VA, CRNI, PICC, PALS, NIHSS, AHA, RCIS
Education for RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN cardiac cath lab job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Graduate, Nursing Program, Education, School of Nursing, Associates, Nursing Education, Patient Care, Science, Teaching
Skills for RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Desired skills for RN cardiac cath lab include:
ECG monitoring
Human growth and development
Assessment
Range of treatment and care of patients served
Cardiac drugs and arrhythmias
Hemodynamic monitoring helpful
Sterile procedures
Universal precautions
Developmental needs of the adolescent
Side effects and hazards of various pharmacologic agents administered
Desired experience for RN cardiac cath lab includes:
2+ years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Critical Care setting
Previous Cardiac Cath Lab experience
Additional Scrub and Electrophysiology (Pacer/ICD Implant) experience
2+ years of Cath Lab, Critical Care or Medical-Surgical experience
1+ year of Cardiac Cath and/or EP lab experience
Clinical experience in cardiac care/cath lab and/or cardiac rehabilitation
RN Cardiac Cath Lab Examples
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RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of RN cardiac cath lab. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN cardiac cath lab
- Angioplasties
- Inserting pacemakers
- Implantable cardioverter-defirbrillators
- Collaborating with the Medical Director in developing the plan of care
- Assisting with angioplasties, valvuloplasties and stent placements
- Helping implant pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
- Performing various patient tests and administering medications within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assist doctors performing cardiac catheterization procedures
- Assess/reassess patient's condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician's diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers
- Promotes and participates in activities, which contributes to the successful achievement of the organization's goals and objectives
Qualifications for RN cardiac cath lab
- Scrub and Electrophysiology (Pacer/ICD Implant) experience
- Active FL State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- 1+ year of previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting
- 3+ years of experience working within a Cardiac Cath Lab, including 2+ years of Leadership experience
- Cath Lab/EP Lab/IR experience preferred
- Experience in a "patient advocate" role to insure a "patient" centered focus
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RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RN cardiac cath lab. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for RN cardiac cath lab
- Supervises and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality nursing services and support/education in the assigned invasive cardiovascular service areas
- Provides patient care, operates equipment and participates in routine and complex procedures involving invasive cardiac catheterization, angiography, temporary pacing, device implantation, biopsies, electrophysiology and other interventional cardiac/vascular procedures
- Assists in the evaluation of patient responses to care and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary
- Utilizes available information to evaluate patient progress toward attainment of targeted outcomes
- Assists and instructs staff in needed aspects of the work
- Performs such duties as appropriate
- Collaborates with co-supervisor, administration and medical directors to improve service delivery and promote growth
- Ensures compliance with hospital, regulatory, accrediting and professional guidelines and standards
- Organizes, develops and supervises a department and its staff
- Coordinates tests, treatments, with ancillary departments
Qualifications for RN cardiac cath lab
- Minimum 1 year ICU, CCU or Cardiac Cath Lab Experience
- 1+ year of of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting
- 1+ year of experience working within a Cardiac Cath Lab
- 1+ year of recent Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience
- Successful completion of a Critical Care class
- BSN or a written educational plan and target date of completion
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RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a RN cardiac cath lab. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN cardiac cath lab
- Provides appropriate care of interventional patients to include balloon pump, angiojet peripheral interventions and rotoblator
- Transporting
- Other Cardiac Catheter Lab Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned
- Assess, prepare and position patients for procedures
- Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring as necessary
- Prepare, implement, and document care plans
- Communicate patient's condition to physician before, during and after procedures
- Perform set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during and after procedures
- Participate as a technical support team member during procedures
- Provide guidance and teaching for patients and significant others
Qualifications for RN cardiac cath lab
- Demonstrated education delivery experience
- Required to hold critical care skills and be prepared for an emergent situation to occur at any moment
- Required to be familiar with all cardiac rhythms and coronary and peripheral anatomy
- Responsible for keeping cath lab patients sedated and stable during procedures
- Must be able to administer sedation as ordered by the physicians
- The Cath Lab RN must have vast knowledge of coronary and peripheral procedure equipment
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RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RN cardiac cath lab. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN cardiac cath lab
- Maintains professional appearance and attitude
- Promotes and works as a team player
- Problem solves as needed
- Schedules and coordinates cases in the cardiac cath lab
- Provides education and assures competency of staff
- Over sees associates in each of their roles during a given procedure
- Makes recommendations and changes in protocols and policies as needed
- Works closely with cardiologists
- Attends cardiology section meeting
- Makes changes in equipment as needed and requested by physicians in the cardiac cath lab
Qualifications for RN cardiac cath lab
- Expected to have a vast knowledge of cardiac drugs as they pertain to procedures and life saving measures
- Need to be able to take charge and coordinate the daily flow of a cath lab suite
- Must communicate openly and respectfully to the physicians and other hospital departments giving accurate information about patient condition and procedure outcomes
- The Cath Lab RN must work hand and hand with Cath Lab Techs giving patients the best care possible
- Minimum of one-year Cath Lab experience required
- 1 year of experience in a management or supervisory role
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RN Cardiac Cath Lab Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a RN cardiac cath lab. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RN cardiac cath lab
- Oversees quality assurance and quality improvement process of the cardiac catheterization lab
- Addresses personnel performance issues
- Acts as a liasion between physicians,patients,staff and family members
- Acts as a resource during procedures to the staff and promotes a positive team approach
- Oversees daily productivity and manages the budget accordingly
- Oversees the ordering of supplies and is cost conscious not to overstock
- Responsible for training and certifying staff on Hemochron Jr
- Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes for STEMI call coverage
- Provides care according to the plan, and in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and nursing practice guidelines
- Coordinates nursing care with the care of all other health team members
Qualifications for RN cardiac cath lab
- Minimum of one year Critical Care, Emergency Department, and/or Recovery Room experience required or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies
- PALS required or must take within six (6) months of hire
- Able to wear protective lead apron/vest and skirt continuously for 2 to 3 hours for a maximum total of 7 hours a day
- Minimum 2 years CCL and EP experience required
- Must be able to Circulate and Record
- Scrubbing a plus!