Cardiovascular Services - Clinical Support Specialist (FT days)
Columbus, Georgia Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 544947 Post Date 06 / 26 / 2025
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 proceduresMonitors, communicates, and records patient condition throughout the procedure and recoveryAdministers medications, assists with moderate sedation, and performs clinical treatments per physician ordersEnsures 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 planningSupports device implantation, post-procedure monitoring, and pacemaker follow-up activitiesEnsures accurate procedural documentation and patient charging within the EMR and Cath Lab systemsAssists in training new staff, maintaining competency evaluations, and promoting clinical excellenceParticipates in infection control, equipment sterilization processes, and quality assurance programsServes as a resource for policy implementation, protocol development, and operational oversightKnowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations
Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, EMR systems, and Cath Lab imaging softwareAbility to organize, multitask, and lead in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills across clinical and administrative teamsAdherence to infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement standardsActs as an extension of the management team by promoting professionalism, accountability, and civilityAssigns daily tasks and procedures with awareness of patient flow, acuity, and department capacityCollaborates with the department manager and nursing supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocationSupports staff development and helps resolve performance or workflow concernsQualifications
Education
Associate degree or higher in Nursing requiredLicenses / Certifications
Current RN license in the state or Compact State licenseBLS certification – required upon hire and maintained continuouslyACLS certification – required within 6 months of hire and maintained continuouslyExperience
Experience in Cath Lab or interventional radiology preferredDemonstrated clinical leadership and ability to work independently in high-stress environmentsMust possess critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills