Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab (Days)

77 consultants; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a skilled Cath Lab RN in Midland, Michigan. The role involves providing nursing care for patients undergoing various heart procedures, including angiography. Candidates must have active BLS and ACLS certifications, with at least one year of experience in Electrophysiology preferred. The position requires working closely with medical teams and managing equipment during procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cath Lab RN is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA are mandatory.
• Preferred experience in Interventional Radiology and Electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing heart tests and procedures.
• Operate medical equipment and manage supplies during heart procedures.
• Assist doctors during procedures and document important patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring heart rhythms

Operating medical equipment

Assisting during procedures

Educational material creation

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Epic software

Medical equipment for heart measurements

Job description

This job involves taking care of patients before, during, and after certain heart procedures, including angiography, interventional procedures, and other tests.

The work includes preparing patients, giving them medicine before the procedure, keeping records during the procedure, providing care after the procedure, and teaching patients about their care. The nurse will wear scrubs and work with other team members in the heart lab.

Main Duties

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing heart tests and procedures. This includes helping with stress tests, echocardiograms, and other heart tests. The nurse ensures patients are safe before tests, monitors sedation, applies heart monitors, checks blood pressure, and works with devices like pacemakers. Other tasks may be assigned by the manager.
• Operate medical equipment and manage supplies used during heart procedures. This includes devices for heart measurements, emergency equipment, and other nursing supplies.
• Assist doctors during procedures by scrubbing in to help.
• Write down important information about patients on the right forms. Help create and improve educational materials for patients about heart health.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Cath Lab RN.
• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications (from AHA).
• Experience in Interventional Radiology is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in Electrophysiology is preferred.
• Knowledge of heart rhythms is preferred.
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps is preferred.
• Travel experience is preferred.
• Experience with Epic software is preferred.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements

• Michigan

Additional License Requirements

• Must be active!