A Cath lab RN is one of the most crucial members of a cardiac patient’s health care team. Important cath lab RN duties include:
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Karachi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person