What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Technologist RN - Cath Lab - FT - 1st Shift position at Huntsville Hospital Health System?
Overview
Executes appropriate patient care by assisting the physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures. Supports team members before, during, and following procedures to assure optimal patient care. ## Registry may define responsibilities that are specific to each registry but does not limit activities under direct physician supervision.
The nurse in the catheterization laboratory (cath lab) has a dynamic and varied role. The major goal of the cath lab nurse is to provide quality-nursing care to the patient in the Imaging Department. Skills utilized in his/her job
performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management. The nurse ensures patient privacy and dignity. Areas where the nurse may function are General Diagnostic, Special Procedures,
Cardiac Cath Lab, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Responsible for maintaining the uniform operation of the department by performing a broad range of duties. Receives and processes necessary patient information, Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform patient care according to policy while assuring patient safety, comfort and protection. Communicates effectively and appropriately, works efficiently and productively, maintains a clean and safe environment by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment. Reflects a caring attitude for patients, visitors, and employees. Stays abreast of changes in their profession or discipline through continuing education programs.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
Experience: Cardiac catheterization for diagnostic and interventional procedures, cardiovascular patient care, radiographic special procedures and/or hemodynamic monitoring experience accepted. Desirable characteristics include at least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to the patient’s needs and to provide care needed as described to in policy and procedure.
Licenses/Certificates: Current License with the Alabama Board of Nursing. Current BLS required and ACLS after 6 months. PALS may be required based on the patient population for the service provided.
About Us
DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.
Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.
DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.
DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.
