About New Healthworks, Inc.
Healthworks is a specialized staffing partner supporting cardiovascular and imaging programs nationwide. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their needs and match them with highly skilled clinicians who elevate patient care. Through tailored workforce and education solutions, we help clinicians advance their skills, contribute to high-performing teams, and maintain work–life balance.
We’ve partnered with an established healthcare system in the Philadelphia area seeking experienced Cardiac Cath Lab RNs.
In this role, you’ll assist in diagnostic and interventional vascular and cardiac catheterization procedures, including emergent interventions such as IAB insertion, pericardiocentesis, and temporary pacemaker placement. The RN will collaborate with physicians and technologists to deliver high-quality patient care before, during, and after procedures.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with physicians and certified cardiovascular technologists to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care before, during, and after interventional cardiovascular procedures.
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Demonstrates surgical consciousness by adhering to sterile technique, proper surgical attire, and established procedural protocols.
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Monitors patients for hemodynamic stability and cardiac rhythm changes, intervening appropriately as needed.
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Maintains up-to-date knowledge of interventional equipment and supplies, including guidewires, catheters, manifolds, and procedural workflows.
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Practices and maintains competency in radiation safety and exposure reduction.
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Prepares and assists patients for invasive cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and diagnostic cardiology procedures.
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Provides patient education and instructions before and after all cardiovascular procedures and tests.
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Reviews patient charts and electronic health records (EHR) for completeness, ensuring required documentation, signatures, and physician orders are in place.
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Responds promptly and effectively in emergency situations, following ACLS protocols.
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Checks, tests, and documents functionality of emergency and point-of-care (POC) equipment; prepares the Cath Lab and holding area for daily operations.
Requirements:
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PA RN license (active)
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BLS & ACLS required
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2+ years of cath lab or critical care experience preferred
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RCIS/CCRN certification a plus
