Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Bossier City, LA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab
• Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
• Facility: Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Information

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1530
• Weekend Rotation: Approximately every 3rd weekend
• Call Requirements:

  • RN: 2 days a week overnight (1500 to 0700) and every 3rd weekend (Friday 1500 to Monday 0700)
  • Xray Tech: Same as RN
• Orientation: 1 week at Innovation Center, up to 1 week of precepting/unit orientation

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN):

  • 3 years of RN experience, with at least 1.5 years in Cath Lab within the last year
  • Must be able to scrub, monitor, and circulate
• Xray Tech:

  • 2 years of experience in Cath Lab

Patient Types

• RN Responsibilities:

  • Circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing for various cardiac procedures including coronary artery disease, STEMI, and complex interventions.
• Xray Tech Responsibilities:

  • Performing coronary diagnostic and complex interventions, including STEMI and peripheral vascular procedures.

Required Certifications

• RN:

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Valid Driver’s License (required to float between facilities)
• Xray Tech:

  • BLS, ACLS
  • ARRT and state license (LSRBTE) required; RCIS preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License (required to float between facilities)

Skills Required

• RN:

  • Ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate
  • Experience with vasoactive drug administration, sedation, critical patient assessment, and various cardiac procedures
• Xray Tech:

  • Operation of imaging systems and ability to scrub
  • Hemodynamic monitoring (strongly preferred)

Support and Technology

• Support on the Unit: Charge RN
• Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: Meditech Expanse
  • IV pumps: Alaris
  • Medication dispensing: Pyxis
  • Monitors: Merge hemodynamic monitoring systems
  • Imaging systems: Philips, along with ancillary equipment (IVUS, EKOS, FFR, Laser)

Additional Information

• Floating: RN and Xray Tech will float between Willis Knighton Pierremont and Willis Knighton Bossier, with backup for WKMC North.
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Pewter

Compliance and Documentation

• Required documentation includes BLS certification, criminal background check, drug screen, and various immunization records.

This information is crucial for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this position in the Cath Lab at Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center.