A cardiac cath lab nurse's primary role is assisting with catheterizations. They monitor and examine patients prior to procedures, as well as during and after. They also administer medications and assist the medical team in whatever they may need during the procedure. Duties may include the following: Administer patient medications Update patient charting and document on the procedure Assist in interventional procedures Monitor for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure Monitor and document patient vital signs Monitor patient sedation levels during and after the procedure Be prepared for emergency situations Examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization Circulate and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures Assist in diagno
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