3 cath lab nurse jobs found

Overview Prepares patients for surgery by performing diagnostic test required by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, documenting past medical/surgical history and current home medications and reporting abnormal results to the appropriate person (surgeon, nurse practitioner, anesthesia evaluator, etc.).  The pre-admission RN also prepares patients for the cath lab and other hospital admissions. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:   Education:  BSN preferred.  Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current Alabama license required.    Experience:  Prefer three years varied clinical experience as RN Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to manage situations related to family and visitors, patients of varied ages and needs, physicians and other hospital departments.  A positive attitude toward healthcare members and...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...