Cath Lab RN
Olympia Fields, Illinois
Olympia Fields Hospital

Cath Lab RN - Cardiology

Location: Olympia Fields, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Shift: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, including call rotation (on-call every 2nd or 3rd weekend, 1-3 times per week)

Job Description

• Provide exceptional patient care to adult and geriatric populations during cardiovascular procedures.
• Support patients holistically, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs in a surgical/procedural environment.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, providing continuous updates on patient status before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare and maintain procedure rooms, ensuring equipment is functioning, calibrated, and ready.
• Manage supplies and inventory to support efficient Cath Lab workflow.
• Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting data accurately and responding rapidly.
• Continuously assess and document patient condition in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent hands-on experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• Experience in Cardiology.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certification in DCI/BVP.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Must be available for call rotation as specified.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport required for onboarding.
• Completion of a national criminal background check within one year of start date.
• COVID-19 vaccination series plus booster or documented declination.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), and Tdap.
• Annual TB test and questionnaire within one year of start date.
• Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start.
• Physical/health statement confirming clearance to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start.
• Completion of required competency exams and skills checklists with a minimum score of 80%.
• Submission of up-to-date resume and two professional references (one from a manager or direct supervisor).
• Signed job description and education verification (diploma or transcripts).
• Completion of workplace violence prevention training.
• Submission of a clear badge photo (headshot with plain background).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) or agency attestation.

Additional Notes

• On-call responsibilities require flexibility and availability on weekends.
• The role involves working closely in a fast-paced cardiac catheterization lab environment.
• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and patient safety throughout all procedures.