RN - Cardiac Cath Lab (Jefferson)

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab to deliver nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, ensure accurate medication administration, monitor hemodynamics, and maintain procedural documentation.

The role requires proficiency with cath lab equipment, adherence to sterile technique, and participation in quality assurance activities to optimize outcomes. On-site, full-time position with active state RN licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Act 34 background clearance
• Act 33 background clearance
• Act 73 FBI fingerprinting clearance
• Current State of PA RN licensure or valid multi-state license via eNLC
• BLS and ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Participates in care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab and related procedures; prepares patients including consent and history verification.
• Assists physician/PA during procedures; helps with equipment handling and sterile technique.
• Maintains competency to administer moderate sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed.
• Performs scrub functions intra-operatively and supports cardiologist during catheterization.
• Completes required documentation for procedures, regulatory and billing; handles image storage/archival.
• Maintains supplies and participates in inventory control; cross-trains as needed.
• Provides accurate nurse-to-nurse handoffs to receiving units.

Skills

Cath Lab Nursing

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

RN Licensure (PA) or eNLC

Job description

General Overview

This job performs nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and proficient monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. A registered nurse in the Cath Lab is proficient in the operation and maintenance of specialized Cath Lab equipment and ensures the accuracy and completeness of procedural documentation and participates in quality assurance activities to maintain optimal procedural outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history.
• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly.
• Positions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures.
• Maintains the competency to administer and monitor moderate sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician.
• Anticipates adverse reactions or conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills and may perform scrub functions related to the intra‑operative phase. Assists cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intra‑operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Prepares contrast media and practices aseptic technique pre‑, during, and post‑ special procedures.
• Completes required documentation for procedures, e.g., regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
• Orients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and is knowledgeable of appropriate support personnel and when they need to be contacted.
• Provides accurate and thorough nurse‑to‑nurse handoff to receiving unit.
• Available to cross‑train as appropriate in various areas.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi‑state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• BLS and ACLS Certification

Preferred

• Certification in area of specialty
• RCIS Certification encouraged within five years
• Must live within 30 minutes to Jefferson

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