Nurse - Cathlab

The Cath Lab Staff Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This includes pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care, patient education, monitoring, and emergency response in collaboration with the interventional cardiology team.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:

- Prepare patients physically and emotionally for cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
- Monitor patients vital signs, ECGs, and procedural outcomes during catheterization.
- Administer medications, including sedation, analgesics, and emergency drugs as needed.
- Provide post-procedure care, including observation for complications, site care, and patient education.

2. Procedure Assistance:

- Assist the cardiologist during procedures such as coronary angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements, electrophysiology studies, and pacemaker insertions.
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment used during catheterization (e.g., hemodynamic monitors, defibrillators).
- Ensure aseptic technique and patient safety throughout the procedure.

3. Emergency Response:

- Recognize and respond quickly to emergencies (e.g., arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, contrast reactions).
- Initiate Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) protocols as required.

4. Documentation:

- Maintain accurate records of procedures, nursing assessments, medications administered, and patient responses.
- Document all interventions in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.

5. Coordination & Communication:

- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide clear instructions and education to patients and families regarding procedures, medications, and post-discharge care.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Diploma in Nursing (RN) with Karnataka Nursing Council Registration.
- Certifications:

- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience as Cath Lab Nurse

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Technical proficiency with cathlab equipment and monitoring systems
- Teamwork-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

Working Conditions:

- Requires wearing lead aprons and standing for extended periods
- On-call duties may be required, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Note*
- The requirement is for a female Cathlab Nurse.
- Aspirants are requested to E-mail resume in MS word format only along with photograph and with details on current fixed salary + incentives if any and expected salary.
- Please super scribe as "Application for the post of Cathlab - Nurse at Manipal Hospital - Mysore" in Subject column when writing / sending / forwarding E-mail.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Siddiqui Nagar, Mysuru - 570015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cathlab Nurse: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Hindi, Kannada, English (required)

Work Location: In person