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Cath Lab RN Skills Checklist

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Proficiency Scale

1 – No Experience
2 – Need Training
3 – Able to perform with supervision
4 – Able to perform independently

GENERAL SKILLS

Universal Precautions(Required)
Care of Patient in Isolation(Required)
Care of Patient with Bleeding Precautions(Required)
Care of Patient with Neutropenic Precautions(Required)
Care of Patient in Restraints(Required)
Cardiac Monitoring - Basic(Required)
Cardiac Monitoring - Advanced(Required)
Interpretation of Arrhythmias(Required)
Emergency Medications (ACLS)(Required)
Pediatric Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest(Required)
Adult Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest(Required)
End of Life Care(Required)
Crash Carts(Required)
Defibrillators(Required)
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems(Required)
Computerized Documentation(Required)

ASSESSMENT

Abnormal Heart Sounds(Required)
Murmurs(Required)
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks(Required)
Use of Doppler(Required)
Blood Pressure - Invasive(Required)
Blood Pressure – Non-Invasive(Required)

MONITORING/TELEMETRY

Basic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation(Required)
Arrhythmia Interpretation(Required)
Lead Placement: 5 Electrodes(Required)
Lead Placement: I,II,V-leads(Required)
Lead Placement: Lead II and MCL(Required)
Set up and Perform 12 Lead EKG(Required)
Rhythm Strip Interpretation(Required)

Authorizations

Biopsy(Required)
Handoff Reports(Required)
Left Heart Caths(Required)
Right Heart Caths(Required)
Coronary Intervention(Required)
Hematoma Recognition & Mgt(Required)
IVUS(Required)
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump(Required)
EP Study(Required)
Ablation(Required)
FFR(Required)

INTERPRETATION OF LAB RESULTS

Chemistries(Required)

Assist with Care and Maintenance of

Central Line(Required)
Arterial Line(Required)
Swan-Ganz Catheter(Required)

PULMONARY

Assess Lung Sounds(Required)
Pulse Oximetry(Required)
Set UP Oxygen Delivery Devices(Required)
Obtain and Interpret ABG’s(Required)
Obtain and Interpret Mixed Venous Gases(Required)
Assist with Intubation(Required)

NEUROLOGICAL

Neuro Assessment(Required)
Assess Sensory, Motor, Speech Function(Required)
Glasgow Coma Scale(Required)

MEDICATION

Contrast Media(Required)
Sedation Meds(Required)
Neuro Assessment(Required)
Anticoagulation(Required)
Thrombolytics(Required)
Neuro Assessment(Required)
Lopressor (Metoprolol)(Required)
Dilatiazem HCL (Cardizem)(Required)
Verapamil (Calan)(Required)
Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)(Required)
Adenocard (Adenosine)(Required)
Amiodarone (Cardarone)(Required)
Corvert (Ibutilide)(Required)
Lidocaine(Required)
Pronestyl(Required)
Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride)(Required)
Inocor (Amrinone)(Required)
Milrinone (Primacor)(Required)
Adrenalin (Epinephrine)(Required)
Dobutrex (Dobutamine)(Required)
Dopamine Hydrochloride(Required)
Sodium Bicarbonate(Required)
Furosemide (Lasix)(Required)
Insulin(Required)
IV Antibiotics(Required)

SITE MANAGEMENT/SHEATHS

Assist with Removal of
Femoral Arterial Sheath(Required)
Femoral Venous Sheath(Required)
Brachial Arterial Sheath(Required)
Radial Arterial Sheath(Required)
Manual Pressure Hold(Required)
Hematoma Recognition/Mgmt(Required)
Closure Devices(Required)

PATIENT CARE

Application of Sterile Pressure Dressing(Required)
Allen Test(Required)
Radiation Safety(Required)
Maintain Sheaths in Place(Required)
Skin Prep and Clipping(Required)
Aseptic Technique(Required)
Knowledge of Pediatric Cardiac Anomalies(Required)
Identify Sudden Change in LOC(Required)
Post Procedure/Recorvery(Required)

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES/ SCRUB

Cardiac Catheterization – Adult (R/L)(Required)
Cardiac Catheterization – Peds (R/L)(Required)
Permanent Pacemaker(Required)
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoratic Pacing(Required)
Temporary External Pacing(Required)
Temporary Transvenous Pacing(Required)
Peripheral(Required)
Cardiac Interventional Procedures(Required)
EP Studies(Required)
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES(Required)

Authorizations

Emergency Cardioversion(Required)
Anaphylaxis (Contras Media)(Required)
Vasovagal Response(Required)
Sepsis/Septic Shock(Required)
Cardiac Tamponade(Required)
Cardiogenic Shock(Required)
Emobolism(Required)
Myocardial Infarction(Required)
TIA(Required)
Aortic Dissection(Required)
Emergency Defibrillation(Required)

Interventional Procedures/ Circulate

Cardiac Cath – Adult (R/L)(Required)
Cardiac Cath – Peds (R/L)(Required)
Permanent Pacemaker(Required)
AICD Pacemakers / Biventricular Pacer(Required)
Angioplasty/PCI(Required)
Arrhythmia Ablation(Required)
Thromolysis(Required)
AngioJet(Required)
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy(Required)
Cardiac Biopsy(Required)
Pericardiocentesis(Required)
Chest Tube Placement(Required)
Valvuplasty(Required)
IABP(Required)
TEE(Required)
EP Studies(Required)
CAVH(Required)
Controlled Cardioversion(Required)
Closure of VSD(Required)
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale(Required)
Tilt Table Testing(Required)
Brachytherapy(Required)
Intravascular Ultrasound(Required)

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES/ MONITOR

Cardiac Cath – Adult (R/L)(Required)
Cardiac Cath – Peds (R/L)(Required)
Permanent Pacemaker(Required)
Temporary Pacing(Required)
AICD Pacemakers / Biventricular Pacer(Required)
Shunt Detection and Calculation(Required)
Angioplasty/PCI(Required)
Left Ventricular Assist Device(Required)
Right Ventricular Assist Device(Required)
Ablation(Required)
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy(Required)
Pericardiocentesis(Required)
Angiography(Required)
Cardiac Biopsy(Required)
Chest Tube Placement(Required)
Valvuplasty(Required)
IABP(Required)
TEE(Required)
EP Studies(Required)
CAVH(Required)
Controlled Cardioversion(Required)
Closure of VSD(Required)
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale(Required)
Tilt Table Testing(Required)
Brachytherapy(Required)
Intravascular Ultrasound(Required)
FFR(Required)
Emergency Procedures(Required)

AGE

Peds(Required)
Adults(Required)

Authorizations

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