About this opportunity
ScionHealth lists this RN Cath Lab PT opportunity in palestine, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.
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
Prepares procedure suite and gathers necessary equipment and supplies.
Conducts pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
Assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
Circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
Administers medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
Operates and maintains monitoring and procedural equipment.
Participates in patient recovery and post-procedure handoffs.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
Supervises and supports other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
Assists with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
Participates in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
Maintains cleanliness and readiness of Cath Lab.
Participates in on-call rotation and complies with timely response expectations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
Familiarity with cardiac equipment including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
Capable of lifting 50-150 lbs with or without assistance must use proper body mechanics.
Physically able to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Qualifications
Education
Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within Facility-Specified time frame (May be Required-Facility Specific)
Experience
2+ years clinical nursing experience (Required) And
1+ years of Cath Lab or cardiac experience (Preferred)
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Worksite address
palestine, TX, 75801, US
Who can apply
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