Cath Lab RN

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Cath lab RNs usually work with people who have chronic ailments and older patients with heart conditions. They provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiac procedures. Responsibilities include examining patients, preparing them before procedures and monitoring their status with imaging equipment to ensure there is adequate blood flow throughout their body. Cath lab RNs also look for blockages that may indicate a need for further intervention. Cath lab RNs are responsible for post-procedure patient care, as well. They teach patients about the recovery process, coordinate discharge planning and make referrals to ensure continuity of care.

ما الذي يفعله Cath Lab RN؟

A cath lab RN is one of the most crucial members of a cardiac patient’s health care team.

المسؤوليات

يجب أن يكون Cath Lab RN قادرًا على الوفاء بواجبات ومسؤوليات مختلفة. فيما يلي بعض الواجبات والمسؤوليات التي يجب أن يكون Cath Lab RN قادرًا على تنفيذها:

Providing assessment, monitoring and intervention for cardiac procedures, such as coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty and pericardiocentesis
Administering oral and intravenous medication to patients
Operating intra-aortic balloons, physiological recorders and printers for monitoring electrocardiogram data
Managing patients under sedation to watch for adverse reactions
Educating patients and their families regarding surgical site care, lifestyle, medications and other postoperative information
Managing paperwork, including patient consent forms, charting, lab results and procedure documentation
Collaborating with other medical staff as needed

المهارات المطلوبة

سيكون لدى Cath Lab RN التنافسي مهارات ومؤهلات معينة، بما في ذلك:

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families and medical staff
Comfort working in a high-pressure environment
Quick decision-making skills
Ability to keep patient records and materials organized
Strong eye for detail required to monitor patient status
Knowledge of monitoring equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems

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