Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Weatherford, TX

Unit Details:

• Number of Beds: 6 holding bays and 2 cath lab procedure rooms
• Staffing: 13 total staff members including full-time and part-time RN’s and CVT’s
• Patient Care: 4 man teams with RNs rotating through pre-operative and recovery care
• Equipment: GE and Philips cath lab equipment
• EMR System: Meditech / Merge
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 15 days in a 6-week time frame with self-scheduling
• Floating Requirement: Possible floating to other departments as needed

Job Responsibilities

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Circulating and scrubbing during cath lab procedures
• Providing pre-operative and recovery care for patients
• Assisting with various procedures such as heart caths, peripheral angio/stents, and cardiovascular devices

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in circulating and scrubbing within the cath lab setting
• Prior monitoring and pre-operative/recovery experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional experience in scrub roles and post-procedure care

Typical Procedures Performed in the Unit

• Right/Left heart catheterizations
• Peripheral and carotid angiograms/stents
• PE/DVT cases
• Impella/IABP placement
• TEE/Cardioversion
• Permanent pacemakers and IVC filters
• ECMO cannulations

Work Environment

Our department fosters a team-oriented atmosphere with minimal drama. We prioritize collaboration to ensure efficient patient care. Weatherford provides a pleasant community feel with access to amenities found in larger cities.

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, the ability to thrive in a busy environment, and a commitment to teamwork, particularly regarding on-call responsibilities.