Cath Lab Tech Job
Cath Lab Tech Job Info.
| Facility: | Virginia Mason Medical Center |
| Location: | Seattle, Washington USA |
| Degree: | AS |
| Compensation: | Competitive |
| Perm/Temp: | Perm |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | No |
| Certifications: | ACLS, CPR |
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| Date Posted: | 07/21/2008 |
Job Contact Info.
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| Contact Name: | Michele Chacon |
| Company: | Virginia Mason Medical Center |
| Agency: | No |
| Phone: | 206-341-0704 |
| Fax: | 206-341-0125 |
| Website: | Visit Website |
| List All Jobs: | Virginia Mason Medical Center Jobs |
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About Catheterization Lab Jobs
The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is a dedicated service for diagnostic and interventional cardiology. It's also known as the cardiac cath lab. In this department several interventional procedures are preformed on patients who require peripheral diagnostic and acute cardiac care. It is routine to diagnose heart problems as well as repair them in the cath lab.
Cardiac Catheterization is a non surgical procedure and is minimally invasive. It's used to diagnose and treat problems with the heart and arteries. Cardiac Catheterization is sometimes referred to as a heart cath or angiography.
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Cardiac Cath Lab
Voted one of the top hospitals in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason Medical Center offers nursing professionals exciting opportunities to expand their careers in a team-oriented environment. With our multidisciplinary approach known as “Team Medicine” and a philosophy of shared governance, Virginia Mason gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center.
As the Cath Lab Nurse you will be responsible for circulating as an RN in the Cath Lab including patient preparation, recovery and line removal, as well as scrubbing diagnostic procedures. You will demonstrate critical thinking skills and recognized nursing techniques in the planning and provision of quality patient care. You will also administer medications, monitor patient vital signs, and continue patient care and assessment during the patient’s time in the cath lab. As a Cath Lab nurse you will need to ensure accurate documentation and coordinate patient teaching and post procedure assessment. You should also demonstrate excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
The Heart Institute at Virginia Mason is known for its excellence in cardiac care and draws patients from referring physicians throughout the Northwest and Alaska. The cardiovascular team collaborates extensively on patient care and employs a number of innovative techniques to help patients fight heart disease and improve quality of life.
Virginia Mason has two cardiac catheterization labs as part of its Cardiovascular Imaging and Intervention Center. This facility utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide the latest in adult cardiac diagnostic and interventional services and is able to accommodate annual procedure volume of approximately 3,000 cases. Virginia Mason patient outcomes from angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy are significantly better than the national average. In addition, Virginia Mason has far fewer in-lab complications from these procedures when compared nationally.
Previous Cath Lab experience required. ACLS required. This is a Monday - Friday work schedule with on-call responsibilities. A current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse License is required for this position. CPR certification is required every two years or as specified by the work.
Join a respected team of expert nurses at Virginia Mason Medical Center where we offer you a competitive salary including additional compensation for a BSN or clinical master’s degree from schools accredited by the NLN, AACN, or CASN, and comprehensive benefit package including relocation assistance, all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities.
For more information or to apply online, visit our website at www.VirginiaMason.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.