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.
Wat doet een Cath Lab RN?
A cath lab RN is one of the most crucial members of a cardiac patient’s health care team.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Cath Lab RN moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Cath Lab RN moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Cath Lab RN zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Cath Lab RN, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
