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Rn-Cardiac Cath Lab

Job in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, 46411, USA
Listing for: Methodist Hospitals
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RN-CARDIAC CATH LAB
Overview

Delivers direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, cardiology, and radiology procedures in the catheterization laboratory. Responsibilities include pre-, intra-, and post-procedural patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, including patient, family, and significant other education.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Assess and document the physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
  • Provide care appropriate to the patient's age, demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills.
  • Use the nursing process to deliver direct patient care in collaboration with healthcare teams.
  • Perform Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiology procedures such as neuro-radiology, heart catheterization, coronary interventions, valve studies, diagnostic oximetry, peripheral angiography, interventions, pacemaker/AICD implants, electrophysiology studies, and ablations, demonstrating clinical and technical competence.
  • Prepare and calibrate transducers, oximeters, and other equipment as required.
  • Operate various cath lab equipment, including hemodynamic monitoring systems, pacemakers, defibrillators, IVUS, pressure wires, contrast injectors, and other technologies.
  • Verify readiness of emergency and monitoring equipment per policy.
  • Implement patient care based on physician orders.
  • Administer medications following current policies and procedures, demonstrating clinical competence.
  • Perform emergency resuscitation and initiate appropriate emergency procedures, administering life-supporting drugs/treatments under physician supervision.
  • Maintain proficiency in adult IV sedation; trained PALS staff may administer sedation for young adults.
  • Inject contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals, and medications as directed by physicians.
  • Gather comprehensive nursing history, including review of systems.
  • Document all patient care information accurately in accordance with policies.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Knowledge of hemodynamic pressure recording/interpretation, sterile technique, and specialized procedures equipment.
    • Proficient computer skills for electronic documentation.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
    • Ability to perform effectively in crisis situations.
    • Ability to work independently in patient care and equipment management.
    • Team participation skills; PALs certification preferred.

    Education:

    • Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
    • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

    Experience:

    • At least 5 years of nursing experience in a cardiac-related setting on a telemetry unit, or 2 years in Critical Care or Emergency Department.
    • 2 years in Healthcare/Medical Critical Care.
    • 2 years in Emergency Services/Trauma.

    Certifications:

    • Licensed Registered Nurse.
    • Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
    • Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
    Standards and Compliance

    Adheres to personnel policies, maintains confidentiality per HIPAA, and complies with healthcare regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of security, confidentiality, and ethical practices.

    Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature of the work. It is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

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