Job Description:

Registered nurses who work in a cardiac catheterization unit should assist physicians with patient assessments. ? Cardiac cath lab nurses prepare patients for catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation and cardiac procedures. ? Preparation of patients can include taking the patient’s vital signs, oxygen levels and heart rhythm before the physician examines the patient. ? Nurses should ensure the patient’s chart and records are updated. ? A cardiac cath lab nurse may begin an intravenous line while preparing patients for a catheterization or cardiac procedure. ? Nurses help ease the patient’s fear and answer questions regarding the cardiac procedure. ? Cath lab nurses confirm patient consent for cardiac procedures. ? Cath lab nurses assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures. ? The nurse closely monitors the patient’s vital signs during the procedure..



? Registered nurses administer medication according to the physician’s instructions before, during and after cardiac procedures. ? In addition to scheduled procedures in the cardiac cath lab, registered nurses must assist during emergencies and perform lifesaving procedures. ? Cath lab nurses monitor patients during their recovery in the cardiac cath lab, monitoring the patient’s vital signs, administering medications and updating the patient’s chart. ? During the recovery period, the cath lab nurse watches for signs of infection or side effects from the procedure. ? Nurses must be prepared to administer treatment if patients experience excessive bleeding, fever or other side effects from the cardiac procedure. ? Registered nurses provide instructions and education to patients and their families

📌 Staff Nurse-Cath Lab (New Delhi)
🏢 Max Healthcare
📍 New Delhi