Cardiac Cath Lab RN FT

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks a skilled RN to support the Cath Lab for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. You will assess patients, prep the suite, and assist with circulating, scrubbing, and monitoring during procedures, ensuring safety and quality.

Requires RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years nursing experience with cath lab exposure preferred. On-site role with on-call rotation and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (diploma, ADN, or BSN).
• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS within required timeframe by facility policy.
• ACLS within required timeframe by facility policy.
• PALS within timeframe if applicable.
• Moderate/Conscious Sedation competency as required by policy.
• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience.
• One year Cath Lab or cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure suite and gather equipment.
• Conduct pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Circulate, scrub, and monitor during diagnostic/interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administer medications and oxygen under physician supervision.
• Operate and maintain monitoring and procedural equipment.
• Participate in post-procedure handoffs and recovery.
• Support Cath Lab personnel and on-call responsibilities.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Scrub, circulate, monitor

Documentation

Sterile technique

Cardiac equipment operation

Education

Accredited nursing program (diploma/ADN/BSN)

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Hemodynamic systems

Injectors

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high‑performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease‑specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The RN - Cath Lab provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra‑procedure support including circulating and scrubbing roles, post‑procedure monitoring, and collaboration with the interventional team. This position requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Prepares procedure suite and gathers necessary equipment and supplies.
• Conducts pre‑and intra‑procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administers medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
• Operates and maintains monitoring and procedural equipment.
• Participates in patient recovery and post‑procedure handoffs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Supervises and supports other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
• Assists with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
• Participates in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of Cath Lab.
• Participates in on‑call rotation and complies with timely response expectations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
• Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem‑solving.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
• Familiarity with cardiac equipment including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
• Capable of lifting 50-150 lbs with or without assistance; must use proper body mechanics.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (diploma, ADN, or BSN).

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within time frame required by facility policy (if applicable).
• Moderate/Conscious Sedation competency as required by facility policy.

Experience

• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience
• One year of Cath Lab or cardiac experience preferred.