Cardiovascular CATH LAB RN

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance and disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, AK, is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Nurse to support invasive cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures. You will demonstrate clinical judgment, teaching ability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include assisting with cath lab testing and therapies, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in good standing
• Associate’s Degree in nursing required, bachelor’s preferred
• Two to three years of Cath Lab experience required. ER/ICU experience preferred.
• BLS or BCLS certification required
• ACLS certification required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and therapeutics in the Cath Lab, including cardiac catheterizations, interventions, EP devices, ablation, interventional radiology, neuro diagnostics, endovascular and structural Heart procedures.
• Facilitate effective communication among staff using SBAR hand-off.
• Assist patients through all procedural phases: transport, site prep, sterile technique, monitoring, hemostasis, and post-procedure recovery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records; prepare tests for physician interpretation.
• Adapt to high-stress situations; stay organized and flexible.
• Collaborate with team members and orient new staff as needed.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Nursing skills

BLS/ACLS certifications

Patient monitoring

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Current nursing license in good standing
• Associate’s Degree in nursing required, bachelor’s preferred

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a highly-skilled and compassionate Cath-Lab Nurse you will provide assistance with all invasive cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures. You will demonstrate clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to providing quality patient care. You will be part of a team that pulls together to provide a quality patient care experience. We are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level! In this role:

• You will be responsible for all testing and therapeutics that takes place in the Cath lab. These procedures include but are not limited to: cardiac catheterizations and/or coronary interventions, EP device and ablation therapies, interventional radiology, neuro diagnostic/interventions, endovascular procedures, and structural Heart (LAAC, TAVR) procedures.
• You will facilitate effective communication among departmental staff to ensure interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care. Uses appropriate SBAR process for hand-off communication.
• You will assist the patient through all aspects of the procedure, including transport, site preparation, sterile procedure, patient monitoring, and hemostasis following removal of catheter or sheath, and return to room. Manages emergent cases.
• You will maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient records. Completes all paperwork associated with these procedures and prepares tests for physician interpretation.
• You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations
• You will collaborate with fellow members of the team and orient and needed.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current nursing license in good standing
• Associate’s Degree in nursing required, bachelor’s preferred
• Two to three years of Cath Lab experience required. Emergency Room / ICU experience preferred.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.”

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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.