Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Manchester, NH
Thrive Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Position Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab. The role includes participation in patient care and various procedures related to cardiac health.

Unit Information

• Number of Labs: 3 cath labs, holding area for in-patients, and a radial lounge for out-patients
• Staff Composition: 7 technicians and 13 RNs, including the manager; 5 RNs and 1 LNA in the Radial Lounge
• Operational Hours: Radial Lounge operates from 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Cath Lab operates from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday with 24-hour call coverage
• Equipment: OCT, IVUS, Shockwave, Impella, IABP, Pacers, Rota, CSI, Opsens, Cath Works, Penumbra
• EMR Systems: Sunrise / Allscripts, Mac Lab
• Patient Population: Adult patients

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
• Critical care experience
• Experience with Impella and IABP
• Ability to titrate drips independently
• ACLS certification

Typical Procedures Performed

• Left heart catheterizations
• Right heart catheterizations
• Drug studies
• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement)
• ASD/PFO closures
• Stenting and angioplasty
• Atherectomy procedures (Rota, CSI, Shockwave)
• Mechanical thrombectomy (INARI and EKOS)
• IABP (Intra-aortic Balloon Pump)
• Impella placement
• Mitral Clip procedures
• Temporary pacing wires
• Pressure wire assessments
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) closures
• CardioMems monitoring

Work Environment

The ideal candidate should exhibit efficiency while maintaining an easy-going demeanor and a good sense of humor.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• RN License

Scheduling

Self-scheduling for call is available, which typically includes one weekday and one weekend per month. Call hours are from 4:30 PM to 7:30 AM the following morning; weekend call encompasses Friday evening to Monday morning.

Dress Code

Scrub color/attire: Ceil Blue, provided by the facility.

Location

Position located in City, State.