Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description Summary Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) during his or her shift. Is responsible for meeting the established standards of Intensive Nursing Practice, for managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment in the unit, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.

As a vital member of our Cath Lab team, the Cath Lab Nurse plays a key role in providing exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures, including left heart catheterizations (LHC), right heart catheterizations (RHC), percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and pacemaker insertions. Our nurses are skilled professionals with a deep understanding of EKG rhythms and the ability to interpret and respond to changes in a patient’s condition swiftly.

In this fast-paced, high-stakes environment, critical thinking and strong clinical judgment are essential. Cath Lab Nurses are responsible for assessing patients before, during, and after procedures, monitoring vitals, ensuring patient comfort, and working closely with the interventional cardiology team to ensure the best outcomes. Nurses must be adept at managing patients with complicated or unstable conditions, responding to emergency situations with composure and precision.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004815 ORBG - Cardiac Cath Lab Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Summary Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) during his or her shift. Is responsible for meeting the established standards of Intensive Nursing Practice, for managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment in the unit, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing, technical and administrative duties as they relate to the cardiac catheterization lab as assigned. Perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, and peripheral vascular procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients.

Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina.
• Two years’ experience in ICU/CCU or Telemetry with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures and BLS and ACLS certification required.

Work Environment:
Primarily works in a hospital or clinical setting. Subject to working near moving mechanical parts. Risk of electrical shock. Exposure to infectious disease and exposure to radiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Financial Responsibilities:
None.

Essential Functions:

Assesses the number and level of personnel needed to provide quality patient care in the CCL and collaborates with the Manager or Supervisor in adjusting staffing and assignments. Assesses the delivery of nursing care in the CCL and identifies problems and any need for improvements. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides…