Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization
Live Well Homecare · Scranton, PA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support in a specialized cardiac catheterization setting, working closely with interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists.
Responsibilities
- Triage patient calls and obtain/document medical histories.
- Assist in diagnostic procedures and collect laboratory specimens.
- Administer medications and monitor diagnostic equipment.
- Educate patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper aseptic techniques.
- Perform IV insertions, regulation, and discontinuation.
- Support day‑to‑day clinic activities.
- Participate in on‑call duties with a 30‑minute response time for acute heart‑attack care.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a specialty training program in nursing (required).
- Experience with telemetry, emergency department, or intensive care unit (preferred but not mandatory).
Skills
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
- Robust clinical nursing skills.
Schedule
This is a union position with a typical 40‑hour work week in a clinical environment, adhering to organizational policies and safety standards.