Cardiovascular Services - Clinical Support Specialist (FT days)
1 Days Old
Description
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary The RN Coordinator/Specialist - Cath Lab is responsible for providing direct nursing care, clinical leadership, and operational coordination within the cardiac catheterization laboratory
This role supports interventional and angiographic procedures, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards
The Coordinator serves as a liaison between staff and management and contributes to performance improvement and professional development activities within the department
Essential Functions Performs and documents patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations during Cath Lab procedures
Monitors, communicates, and records patient condition throughout the procedure and recovery
Administers medications, assists with moderate sedation, and performs clinical treatments per physician orders
Ensures sterile technique, equipment preparation, and proper use of interventional tools (e.g., guidewires, catheters, sheaths)
Collaborates with the care team on patient transfers, discharges, and interdisciplinary planning
Supports device implantation, post-procedure monitoring, and pacemaker follow-up activities
Ensures accurate procedural documentation and patient charging within the EMR and Cath Lab systems
Assists in training new staff, maintaining competency evaluations, and promoting clinical excellence
Participates in infection control, equipment sterilization processes, and quality assurance programs
Serves as a resource for policy implementation, protocol development, and operational oversight
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, EMR systems, and Cath Lab imaging software
Ability to organize, multitask, and lead in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across clinical and administrative teams
Adherence to infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement standards
Acts as an extension of the management team by promoting professionalism, accountability, and civility
Assigns daily tasks and procedures with awareness of patient flow, acuity, and department capacity
Collaborates with the department manager and nursing supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation
Supports staff development and helps resolve performance or workflow concerns
Qualifications
Education Associate degree or higher in Nursing required
Licenses/Certifications Current RN license in the state or Compact State license
BLS certification - required upon hire and maintained continuously
ACLS certification - required within 6 months of hire and maintained continuously
Experience Experience in Cath Lab or interventional radiology preferred
Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to work independently in high-stress environments
Must possess critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Location:
- Columbus, GA, United States