RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, observing outcomes in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrate competency in therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Advocate for and protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient.
• Provide patient and family education based on assessment of learning readiness, needs, and ability, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
• Recognize the patient or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
• Deliver relationship‑based care, engaging patients in all aspects of care with respect for cultural differences and diversity.
• Delegate tasks to non‑RN personnel in accordance with state board of nursing and hospital policy; maintain thorough patient charts and records and document ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes in an accurate, timely manner.
• Manage resources and patient flow by matching nursing competencies with individualized patient and unit needs; use standards of care, hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to guide practice. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Organizational skills
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication
• Proficient in customer relations
• Strong grammar and spelling abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Capable of following verbal instructions
• Manual keyboarding skills
• Proficient in using computer and visual interfaces
• Able to learn and comprehend specialized software, such as hemodynamic monitoring software
• Quick learner with the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures efficiently
• Experience with Windows operating system
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, including the circulatory and neuro systems
• Maintains all required registries and licenses for performing invasive cardiology procedures
• Skilled in operating x‑ray equipment and knowledgeable in placing service calls
• Adheres to basic radiation safety concepts to minimize exposure levels for patients and staff
• Capable of learning and becoming independent in various roles such as scrub, record, and circulate positions for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular cases
• Experience in operating equipment across various invasive cardiology labs
• Assists in efficient patient flow through invasive cardiology areas
• Participates in training new employees after achieving independence in each position
• Documents and reports all procedures accurately and legibly in accordance with department policies
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Competency in moderate sedation
• Recent acute care experience and EKG competency
• Knowledge of critical care medication
• Excellent assessment skills
• Knowledge of medications administered pre‑, intra‑, and post‑procedure
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage time efficiently during patient preparation and discharge processes
• Critical care skills
• Proficient in charting and recording

• Associate’s of Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s of Nursing (preferred)
• 1+ year experience in nursing with relevant specialty knowledge (required)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – required
• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance (benefits from Day One)
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

701 WINTHROP AVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139

Full time – Day shift (United States)

$35.19 – $62.17 per hour

Physical Requirements -

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.