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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.

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