CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN

Overview

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.

• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.

• Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.

• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.

• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.

• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.

• Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.

• Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.

• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Completes nursing history if appropriate.

• Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.

• Possesses clinical expertise and knowledge of unit to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.

• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer’s needs.

• Provides 9 credit hours of in-service per year.

• Serves as a member of an established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.

• Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training other departments and serving as a resource person.

• Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.

• Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.

• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of Cath Lab experience required and clinical expertise and knowledge for structural heart, high risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management as demonstrated by observation and documented on a competency checklist.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS and CPR certification required.

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Job Title CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN

ID 4693830

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name HEART CATH LAB