Description
Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
The RN - Cath Lab provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support including circulating and scrubbing roles, post-procedure monitoring, and collaboration with the interventional team. This position requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
Essential Functions
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Prepares procedure suite and gathers necessary equipment and supplies.
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Conducts pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
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Assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
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Circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
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Administers medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
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Operates and maintains monitoring and procedural equipment.
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Participates in patient recovery and post-procedure handoffs.
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Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
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Supervises and supports other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
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Assists with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
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Participates in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
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Maintains cleanliness and readiness of Cath Lab.
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Participates in on-call rotation and complies with timely response expectations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
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Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
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Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem-solving.
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Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
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Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
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Familiarity with cardiac equipment including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
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Capable of lifting 50-150 lbs with or without assistance; must use proper body mechanics.
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Physically able to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Qualifications
Education
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Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (diploma, ADN, or BSN).
Licenses/Certifications
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Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within time frame required by facility policy (if applicable).
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Moderate/Conscious Sedation competency as required by facility policy.
Experience
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Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience
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One year of Cath Lab or cardiac experience preferred.
