RN (Full Time)- Cath Lab, AHN Wexford

Highmark Health•Wexford, PA

21d

About The Position

This registered nurse provides nursing care during cardiac catheterization and related procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. The RN operates and maintains specialized Cath Lab equipment, ensures accurate and complete procedural documentation, and participates in quality assurance activities to support optimal procedural outcomes. The role includes caring for patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, and Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. The nurse prepares patients, assists physicians and physician assistants during procedures, monitors for adverse reactions, maintains aseptic technique and a sterile field when performing scrub functions, and completes procedural documentation. The RN also supports laboratory operations through inventory monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, staff orientation, and nurse-to-nurse handoffs, and may cross-train in other areas as appropriate.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania RN licensure or current multistate licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the area of specialty.
RCIS certification is encouraged within five years.

Responsibilities

Participate in care for patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, and Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries.
Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history.
Apply knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques to assist during procedures.
Position patients and accurately select anatomical and technical parameters for independent imaging of special procedures according to established protocol.
Prepare for and assist the physician and/or physician assistant during procedures.
Maintain competency in administering and monitoring moderate sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician.
Monitor procedural activities, anticipate adverse reactions or conditions, and respond appropriately.
Demonstrate technical skills and perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase as appropriate.
Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field.
Use accepted intra-operative procedures and proper aseptic techniques, follow standard precautions, and comply with medication and specimen handling policies.
Prepare contrast media and practice aseptic technique before, during, and after special procedures.
Complete required procedural documentation, including regulatory and billing protocols and image storage and archival.
Maintain adequate supplies and participate in inventory control and monitoring.
Orient inexperienced staff on laboratory equipment operation, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify when appropriate support personnel should be contacted.
Provide accurate and thorough nurse-to-nurse handoff to the receiving unit.
Be available to cross-train in various areas as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as required.