Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Asa Healthcare Staffing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Cath Lab Registered Nurse in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to patients during catheter operations and ensure safety by monitoring vital signs. Responsibilities include managing paperwork, preparing patients for procedures, and aiding in recovery processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate advanced medical equipment are essential. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care while working within a dynamic medical team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cath Lab nurse with a strong understanding of patient care.
• Ability to handle emergency situations with composure and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of operating advanced medical equipment relevant to cath lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle paperwork and patient record filing.
• Prepare patients and the operating area for procedures.
• Monitor patient vitals and sedation levels during operations.
• Provide discharge paperwork and care instructions post-operation.
• Update patient charts with operational information.

Skills

Assessment skills

IV administration

Advanced equipment operation

Communication skills

Job description

ASA Healthcare Staffing Team is hiring Cath Lab Registered Nurse.

Cath lab nurses are with their patients throughout every step of their operations and may even provide care expertise after they've recovered. Patients can vary and might be anyone who needs a catheter. Sometimes, Cath lab nurses might also service patients who experience critical injuries.

Responsibilities:

Cath lab nurses have many responsibilities, including:

• Handling paperwork, like consent forms, and filing documents with patient records
• Preparing for operations, which might require sterilization of the space and shaving the patient at the catheter insertion site
• Monitoring patient vitals and sedation during and after operations to make sure patients don't have unexpected reactions
• Sharing discharge paperwork and care instructions with patients or their families
• Revising patient charts to add information about their operation

Skills:

• Cath lab nurses start IVs and administer powerful cardiac and sedative medications. Their keen assessment skills are necessary for detecting subtle but important changes throughout the procedure.
• Cath lab nurses operate advanced equipment and troubleshoot as needed. They help with imaging procedures and assist cardiologists with interventions.
• Cath lab nurses communicate with patients, colleagues, and doctors during time-sensitive, intense, and often stressful situations. Cath lab nurses communicate clearly, calmly, and confidently.