Cath Lab Specialty RN

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.

Requirements

Three (3) years of Cath Lab experience required and clinical expertise and knowledge for structural heart, high risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management as demonstrated by observation and documented on a competency checklist.
Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS and CPR certification required.
RN license

Responsibilities

Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Completes nursing history if appropriate.
Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
Possesses clinical expertise and knowledge of unit to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.
Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer’s needs.
Provides 9 credit hours of in-service per year.
Serves as a member of an established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training other departments and serving as a resource person.
Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.