Cardiovascular Specialist - Cath Lab RN

There is no better place togrow—professionally and personally—than Swedish Medical Center. One of southmetro Denver's most respected healthcare institutions, we offer talentedprofessionals like you the clinical variety and leading-edge technologies thatwill keep you challenged and learning. You will also enjoy the warm,community-care setting that makes care more personal...and your careerinfinitely more satisfying. Rediscover the reasons you chose healthcare as yourcareer. They are waiting for you at Swedish.

At Swedish Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs aremet. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansalong with some unique benefits including:

• TuitionReimbursement/Assistance Programs


• PaidPersonal Leave


• 401k(100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)


• IdentityTheft Protection discounts


• Auto,Home, and Life Insurance options


• AdoptionAssistance


• Employee StockPurchase Program (ESPP)

Our nursing teams are acommitted, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positivepatient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being ofothers, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge andexpertise!

Our team of expert CathLab clinicians are experienced and highly trained to diagnose cardiacconditions as well as perform coronary and peripheral interventions. TheCardiac Cath Lab is available to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.This cardiac service offers the most advanced and innovative technology. Ourmedical and nursing staff is trained extensively in all areas of cardiacdiseases. Here is some of what you can expect from being a CardiovascularSpecialist – Cath Lab Registered Nurse with us:

• You will assume responsibility for the routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment, in addition, assumes responsibility for quality patient care, maintenance of required cath lab competencies and assistance in all aspects of invasive, or non-invasive cardiac procedures.


• Your role will be able to explain all procedures to patients to help alleviate anxiety.


• You will have the ability to work within a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities, as well as you must be willing to assume “on call” assignments and return to facility within 30 minutes for emergency cases.


• Your role will have the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures and you must be willing to provide discretion and confidentiality in word and action.


• You will interact with physicians during routine procedures, during emergencies and to assist with interpretation of and recording of data collected.


• Your role gives primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor’s orders, per physician’s extender, while patient is in the lab.


• You will manage and communicate regarding pre-procedure patient preparation, as well as about post procedure processes including recovery and outpatient appointments, discharge information regarding medication, lifestyle, activities, and care of the surgical site.

What are the neededqualifications of a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse?

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing


• Current Colorado Registered Nurse License with current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross


• 2-3 years of experience in a specialty unit (Critical Care, ED, PACU, or Radiology) preferred


• Proficiency in cardiology nursing procedures and skills, including cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation preferred


• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic, and rhythm interpretation preferred