CVT I - RN - Cath Lab - CNRVMC
Core
Registered Nurse assisting physicians with direct patient care during catheterization and interventional procedures in the scrub, circulator, and monitor positions.
Role type
Cath Lab Registered Nurse (CVT I)
Builds
Invasive cardiac procedures for adult and geriatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, equipment preparation, EKG monitoring, hemodynamics interpretation, medication administration, procedural sedation, data documentation, emergency management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Digital x-ray equipment, EKG monitors, hemodynamic monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional procedures; Monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamics during procedures; Administers medications and provides procedural sedation; Operates digital x-ray equipment; Documents case proceedings and inputs data from patient history and labs; Participates in patient transport, sheath removal, and closure site care.