Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee discount programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse to contribute to patient care with hands-on cath lab responsibilities and collaborative care delivery.

The role emphasizes patient preparation, monitoring during procedures, radiation safety, and participation in data management and room readiness. A strong ICU/ER/Cath Lab background and current RN licensure are required along with ACLS/BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications required within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN license required; Associate degree or higher.
• 1 year of critical care experience (ICU/ER/Cath Lab) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for cardiac catheterization, monitors patient during cath, and assists patient during recovery.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains images and operates image vault and hemodynamic server.
• Observes proper radiation safety on all exams.
• Assists with cardiovascular data mining and submission.
• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients/procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects procedure room, pre op, and post procedure area and equipment.
• Follows department policies and protocols for safety in Cardiac Cath Lab.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Education

RN license

Associate Degree

Job description

As a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

What you will do in this role

Prepares patient for cardiac catheterization, monitors patient during cath, and assists patient during recovery.

Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

Maintains images and operates image vault and hemodynamic server.

Observes proper radiation safety on all exams.

Assists with cardiovascular data mining and submission.

Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients/procedures.

Cleans and disinfects procedure room, pre op, and post procedure area and equipment.

Follows department policies and protocols for safety in Cardiac Cath Lab.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• At least 1 year of critical care experience required! ICU, ER, Cath Lab

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career!

We are interviewing candidates for our Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.