Cath Lab RN (PRN)
About The Position
The Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The RN delivers care during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases while ensuring compliance with CMS ASC Conditions for Coverage, infection control standards, and patient safety regulations. The role includes assessing and preparing patients, circulating and/or monitoring during procedures, monitoring conscious sedation and vital signs, assisting the physician, documenting procedural events, responding to emergencies, and recovering patients. The RN also evaluates vascular access sites and provides discharge education. This is a PRN position.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania or multistate RN license.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation competency.
- Moderate sedation competency validation.
- Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring.
- Knowledge of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, contrast safety protocols, and radiation safety principles.
- Ability to respond to emergencies until transfer if needed.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, wear a lead apron during procedures, lift and transfer patients as needed, and respond quickly in emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1–2 years of critical care or cath lab experience preferred.
- Moderate sedation training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments, including reviewing cardiac history and physical, reconciling medications, screening for allergies and contrast risks, and reviewing renal function.
- Verify informed consent; initiate IV access; administer pre-procedure medications; prepare the procedural site; confirm NPO status; and ensure procedural time-out compliance.
- Educate patients and families about procedures and post-care instructions.
- Circulate and/or monitor during diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, PCI, peripheral angiography and interventions, loop recorder insertions, and CardioMEMS procedures.
- Monitor conscious sedation in accordance with CMS and Pennsylvania state regulations.
- Continuously monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.
- Assist the physician with sterile technique and equipment preparation.
- Document medications, contrast volume, and procedural events in real time.
- Respond to emergencies, including arrhythmias, hypotension, and contrast reactions; operate the defibrillator and emergency equipment.
- Recover patients in PACU or a monitored recovery area.
- Assess radial or femoral access sites for bleeding or hematoma; monitor distal pulses and vascular status; and manage sheath and radial band removal.
- Provide discharge education about activity restrictions, wound care, medications, and emergency warning signs.
- Ensure discharge criteria are met according to ASC policy.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Additional benefits are referenced as “And more!” but not specified.
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