Health lab registered nurse

RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab)

The RN (Cath Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab) specializes in working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures in a catheterization lab. During cardiac catheterizations, these specially trained nurses assist the medical team by monitoring the patient's vitals, assisting with procedural sedatives, assisting doctors, technicians, nurses and the patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers patient medications

Assists in diagnostic procedures and interventional procedures

Circulates and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures

Responsible for discharge teaching with patients and families including procedural, medications, activities, care of the surgical site and lifestyle/dietary changes

Ensures consent paperwork is accurately completed

Performs examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization

Manages administrative aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology patients

Monitors and documents patient vital signs

Monitors for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure

Monitors patient sedation levels during and after the procedure

Prepares patients for procedures

Minimum Requirements:

Registered Nurse with a current state license where they will be working

ACLS may be required by state/client contract

Minimum of 2 years critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Amergis Healthcare Staffing