Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse Cath Lab to join our team! Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

Summary

The Cath Lab / EP Registered Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures. This role ensures patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care, including pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure monitoring and support, and post procedure recovery. The Cath Lab / EP RN collaborates with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.

In addition, this position requires advanced knowledge of electrophysiology workflows and the ability to adjust device and equipment settings during procedures.

Essential functions

Prepares patients for Cath Lab and EP procedures through assessments, IV initiation, medication administration, and patient education. Monitors cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and vital signs, responding promptly to changes or emergent conditions. Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, ablations, device implantation, and EP studies.

Adjusts and manages EP and device settings (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs, mapping systems) under physician direction. Administers moderate sedation and ensures patient safety per established protocols. Provides post-procedure monitoring, patient/family education, and discharge coordination.

Ensures equipment functionality and adherence to safety practices, including radiation protection, sterile technique, and infection control. Documents assessments, interventions, medications, and procedural data accurately in the EMR. Participates in performance improvement, continuing education, and competency activities.

Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA requirements, policy and procedure. • Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. • Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. Performs other related tasks as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of human anatomy, cardiovascular physiology, and electrophysiology concepts. Knowledge of diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic principles, practices, and safety standards, including exposure factors, occupational hazards, and radiation protection. Knowledge of basic chemistry, imaging equipment, and radiographic/fluoroscopic system operation.

Knowledge of how diseases and injuries are diagnosed and visualized through radiographic and cardiovascular imaging techniques. Technical proficiency in operating radiographic, fluoroscopic, hemodynamic monitoring, EP mapping, and device programming equipment. Proficiency with computers, EMR systems, and digital imaging workflows.

Ability to perform high-quality imaging and radiology-supported procedures according to protocol in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to lift, assist, and position patients safely for imaging or procedural needs. Ability to maintain accurate patient records, organized documentation, and efficient patient throughput.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to respond quickly, both physically and mentally, when patient conditions or procedural priorities change. • Ability to maintain composure, emotional control, and a calm, helpful demeanor in high-stress situations. Ability to adapt to changing conditions, demands, and a high-variety work environment.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and sound judgment. Strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and troubleshooting skills in cardiovascular and EP procedural settings.

Education and experience

Associates Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse in the State of Texas Two (2) years of Cath Lab and Electrophysiology experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire