RN Cath Lab Angio
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary:
The Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology RN provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac vascular and radiology procedures. This role requires strong clinical expertise in a fast-paced procedural environment ensuring safe high-quality patient care before during and after procedures.
Unit: Interventional / Cardiac / Vascular
Schedule & Shifts:
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Day shifts with varied start times (8- or 10-hour shifts)
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40 hours per week
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On-call requirement: 1 2 days per week and rotating weekend call (every 2 3 weeks)
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Holiday call coverage required
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform patient assessments and provide care throughout the peri-procedural process
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Assist physicians during interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations angiography vascular interventions and interventional radiology procedures
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Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data using specialized equipment
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Provide care for patients undergoing procedures such as pacemaker insertions and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement
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Ensure proper operation and troubleshooting of cath lab and radiology equipment
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
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Adhere to infection control safety standards and regulatory requirements
Equipment & Systems:
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EMR: Meditech / EPIC
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Monitoring: Sensis
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Imaging Equipment: Siemens
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Labs: 2 procedure rooms
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Call Team: 4-person team
Qualifications:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)
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Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an interventional cath lab setting
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification
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Strong knowledge of cardiac vascular and interventional radiology procedures
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Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and radiologic imaging processes
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Ability to work in a high-acuity fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in interventional radiology cardiac catheterization or radiology nursing
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Familiarity with CT MRI Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine procedures
Additional Requirements:
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Must be available to start as scheduled including pre-employment health clearance requirements
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Flexibility to meet call and scheduling needs including weekends and holidays
Work Environment:
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Acute care hospital setting
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High-acuity procedural unit requiring strong teamwork and rapid response capabilities
