Cath Lab RN

Unit Information

Location: City, State

Number of Labs: 3 Cath Labs, holding area for in-patients, and a radial lounge for out-patients.

Staffing:

• 7 Technician positions
• 13 RN positions, including the manager
• 5 RN positions and 1 LNA position in the Radial Lounge

Operating Hours:

• Radial Lounge: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Cath Lab: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Equipment Utilized:

• OCT
• IVUS
• Shockwave
• Impella
• IABP
• Pacers
• Rota
• CSI
• Opsens
• CathWorks
• Penumbra

Electronic Medical Record: Sunrise / Allscripts, Mac Lab

Patient Population: Adult

Job Description

This position involves providing nursing care in the Cath Lab, with an emphasis on efficiency and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Skill Set Requirements:

• Critical care experience
• Experience with Impella and IABP
• Ability to independently titrate drips
• ACLS certification

Typical Procedures

• Left heart catheterizations
• Right heart catheterizations
• Drug studies
• TAVR
• TMVR
• ASD/PFO closures
• Stenting and angioplasty
• Atherectomy (Rota, CSI, Shockwave)
• Mechanical thrombectomy (INARI and EKOS)
• IABP placement
• Impella placement
• Mitral Clip procedures
• Temporary wire insertions
• Pressure wire insertions
• VSD repairs
• CarioMems procedures

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess an efficient yet easy-going demeanor, complemented by a good sense of humor.

Required Certifications

• ACLS Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN) License

Floating Areas

None

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Ceil Blue provided by the organization.

On-call Responsibilities

Self-scheduling for call is available with expectations of one day per week and one weekend per month. Call begins at 4:30 PM and ends at 7:30 AM the following day, with weekend call from 4:30 PM Friday to 7:30 AM Monday.