Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Job description

Position Title Cardiac Cath Lab RN Bell Hospital: Position Summary / Career Interest: The Cardiac Cath lab RN provides evidence-based care; assesses the patient prior to and during the procedure; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; assists in advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures; may perform additional tasks such as circulating or monitoring as trained and assisting the Cardiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: - Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. - Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available - Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure. - Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management - Administers intravenous and oral medications - Attends to the patient needs during the procedure - Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data - Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples follow...