Role Overview: The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support in the Cardiac Catheterization area, working closely with interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triages patient calls, obtains medical history, vital signs, and prepares patients for examinations.
- Assists providers during procedures, collects specimens, and manages documentation.
- Provides patient education on conditions and treatments, ensuring understanding and compliance.
- Performs IV insertions, administers medications, and monitors diagnostic equipment.
- Supports day-to-day clinic activities, maintains asepsis, and prepares procedure rooms.
- Participates in On-Call duties for Level 1 Heart Attack Program, with response time under 30 minutes.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; experience with Telemetry, ED, or ICU preferred but not required.
Work Environment: Clinical setting with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, patient care, and team collaboration. The position involves working standard weekday hours with On-Call rotation for emergency response.