CATH LAB RN

North Star connect skilled candidates with the best companies in the area. We take pride in understanding a candidate’s skill set, experience and needs and then pairing them up with the right organization. We conduct thorough interviews, reference and background checks, and we verify previous work history of all our candidates before we place them. As one of the premier Staffing agencies in Colorado, we help place candidates in various fields of work at the top organizations nationwide. Not only do we provide you with opportunity of a life time, we also offer ongoing support to make sure you stay ahead of the curve. Job Description Job ID: 13740 North Star Health currently has an immediate opportunity for Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurses. Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse’s (Cath Lab Nurse) are Registered Nurses working in the field of diagnosis of heart disease. They administer interventional procedures to patients, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and valvuloplasties. These men and women assist doctors in the implantation of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). It is essential in this field to keep up to date on the latest technologies as it is ever changing due to advances in technology. Main duties of a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse include: Providing care to patients in Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Care Units or ICU, CCU or Cardiac Catheterization Lab until they are discharged Acquiring and maintaining patients records, and updating patients charts executing a needs assessment. Organizing patients for medical procedures. Monitoring patients vital signs. Operating treatment equipment. Administering Intravenous therapy (IV). Medicating patients according to physician instructions. Conducting and participating in Cardiac specific research projects. Educating other healthcare professionals about Cardiac Catheterization Job Requirements & Qualifications: Must be licensed Must have one year clinical experience #J-18808-Ljbffr