Cath Lab Registered RN Full Time Cath Lab RN
About The Position
Peterson Health is hiring a full-time Cath Lab Registered RN in Kerrville, Texas. The role works four 10-hour shifts and requires call. Under the supervision of physicians and the management team, the RN provides patient care in the CCIR department and supports procedures with CCIR and Radiology, prioritizing patient safety. The RN cares for adult through geriatric patients and addresses psychosocial, physical, and general care needs related to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology Department. The position collaborates with physicians about patient conditions, needs, and care plans, and assists physicians and technologists as requested. Responsibilities include preparing patients before procedures, monitoring and positioning patients during procedures, and supporting recovery afterward. The RN assesses procedure-room readiness and equipment function, obtains case-specific supplies, verifies pre-procedure documentation, and assists with equipment and inventory maintenance. The role also participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Texas license as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- At least one year of RN experience in a hospital Critical Care unit.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making, and patient care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, radiation protection, and safety standards.
- Excellent venipuncture skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.
- Ability to prepare and recover patients before, during, and after procedures in Radiology and CCIR departments.
- Ability to adapt techniques and develop improved techniques to keep the department up to date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN).
- Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN).
- More than two years of experience as a critical care nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to adult through geriatric patients in the CCIR and Radiology departments.
- Address patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs related to cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology.
- Communicate with physicians about patient conditions, needs, and care plans.
- Assist physicians and technologists as requested.
- Prepare and recover patients before and after procedures, and monitor, position, and assist patients during procedures.
- Assess procedure rooms for equipment function and readiness.
- Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure pre-procedure documentation is accurate and reflects the planned procedure.
- Assist with equipment and inventory maintenance.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee education scholarships
- Employee referral program
- Merit increases
- Free access to an onsite fitness facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
