Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures and ensure readiness of the cath lab environment.
- Monitor patients during procedures and provide safe recovery care afterward.
- Assist cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Administer and manage medications, including moderate sedation, according to policy and patient needs.
- Interpret hemodynamic data and ECG information to support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-first, safety-focused, evidence-based care.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with moderate sedation and medication management.
- Ability to interpret hemodynamic and ECG data.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to support high-quality patient care.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.