Cath Lab Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

The requirementsHigher Diploma qualification in Critical Care, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Specialized training in Cardiac Nursing or related certifications may be an advantage.Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.A valid practicing license.Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory setting or similar unit.Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Compassionate and empathetic towards patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).Recognize and implement nursing intervention for managing contrast/anaphylactic reactionPerforms assessment and planning of care needs, the implementation and evaluation of a program of care that is evidence based and ensures involvement with the patient, family and carerActively participate in the multi-disciplinary on-call team working in the Cath Lab or across hospital site, responding to out of hours cardiac emergencies including Primary PCI procedures for the treatment of Myocardial Infarction.Assess patients for early signs of post procedural complications and act upon findings.Maintain adequate stock levels in the Cath Lab, ensuring proper utilization of medical supplies and readiness for all scheduled procedures.Schedule Cath Lab bookings to ensure timely operations, managing the availability of all necessary equipment and coordinating the schedule for efficient patient flow.Uphold infection control measures during all phases of patient care, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and promoting patient safety at all times.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, General medicine, Following care plans, First aid

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree