Cath Lab RN: Cardiac Procedures & Hemodynamics Pro

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced RN to support cardiac catheterization procedures in a high‑acuity lab. You will prepare patients, obtain consent, monitor sedation and medications, and assist physicians with equipment and sterile field management.

The role requires current RN licensure (PA or eNLC), plus BLS/ACLS certification. Prior experience in cath lab or related interventional areas is preferred, with strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required (PA) or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid OR procedures and surgeries.
• Prepares patients for catheterization, explains the procedure, obtains informed consent, verifies allergies and medical history.
• Assists physician/PA, maintains sterile field, and administers/monitors moderate sedation, vasoactive meds, and anticoagulants as directed.
• Performs scrub functions and supports intra-operative phase with equipment prep and instrumentation management.
• Documents procedures, maintains supplies, and participates in inventory control.
• Mentors inexperienced staff and provides thorough nurse-to-nurse handoffs.

Education

RN licensure (PA/ENLC)

BLS & ACLS Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced RN to support cardiac catheterization procedures in a high‑acuity lab. You will prepare patients, obtain consent, monitor sedation and medications, and assist physicians with equipment and sterile field management.

The role requires current RN licensure (PA or eNLC), plus BLS/ACLS certification. Prior experience in cath lab or related interventional areas is preferred, with strong documentation and teamwork skills.