Cath Lab RN

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Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR110731#
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** General Purpose of Job:
** A professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the overall direction of non-professional cath lab personnel and activities under the supervision of the Cath Lab RN Manager and the Cath lab clinical manager.  Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of patients care related to the catheterization laboratory environment.  Administers peri-operative care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures using general anesthesia, sedation, and local anesthesia when appropriate.  

Assists cathing physician and anesthesia with patient monitors, IV’s, leads, patient positioning during procedure and emergency resuscitation and/or intervention.  Maintains communication with the physician(s) as appropriate addressing patient’s condition and procedure.  Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory.  Assesses and sets-up procedure room for proper equipment availability, function, and readiness.  Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiac Cath Lab team are met.  

Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.  Patient care requirements include those of Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Pre-School, School Age, Adolescent and Adult when these patients’ population are served.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities; employees will perform other reasonably related patient care / hospital business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and or hospital administration as required.

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List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.  Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Administers perioperative care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures using general anesthesia, sedation and local anesthesia when appropriate.
* Is in charge of Cath Lab room, ensuring that appropriate personnel, equipment, medical supplies available to do procedure.
* Able to operate and troubleshoot cath lab / Point of Care equipment / instruments and clinical applications.
* Educates both patient and family on catheterization care they will be receiving and what to expect post-procedure.
* Documents in a complete and logical manner ensuring all critical information is included on the patient record.
* Acts as a patient advocate.
* Assists anesthesiologist when needed.
* Communicates patient information to the appropriate staff and physicians.
* Utilizes standard precautions in all patient care.
* Utilizes self-directed learning to improve nursing knowledge and skills.
* Checks charts of patients scheduled for cardiac catheterization for permits, patient identification and appropriate pre‑catheterization laboratory tests.
* Assist in resolving any incomplete pre-cath orders, permits, lab tests and arranging support services for caths.
* Individualizes patient plan of care as it relates to the particular procedure that the patient…