Cath Lab RN

Skills Checklist

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Work Setting
Procedural Cath Lab*
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Interventional Cath Lab*
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EP Lab*
- 1
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Interventional Radiology*
- 1
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- 4
Pre/Post Procedural Setting*
- 1
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- 4
Charge Experience*
- 1
- 2
- 3
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General Skills
Universal Precautions*
- 1
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Care of Patient in Isolation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Care of Patient with Bleeding Precautions*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Care of Patient in Restraints*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Cardiac Monitoring – Basic*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Cardiac Monitoring – Advanced*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Interpretation of Arrhythmias*
- 1
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- 4
Emergency Medications*
- 1
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Adult Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*
- 1
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- 4
Pediatric Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
End of Life Care*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Assessment
Abnormal Heart Sounds*
- 1
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- 3
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Murmurs*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of Doppler*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Blood Pressure – Invasive*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Blood Pressure – Non-Invasive*
- 1
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- 4
Evaluate Chest Pain*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Monitoring/Telemetry
Basic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation*
- 1
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Arrhythmia Interpretation*
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Lead Placements: 5 Electrodes*
- 1
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- 4
Lead Placement: I,II, V-leads*
- 1
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Lead Placement: Lead II and MCL*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Set up and preform 12 Lead EKG*
- 1
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- 4
Rhythm Stirp Interpretation*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Hemodynamic Monitoring
A-line/Radial*
- 1
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- 4
Cardiac Index*
- 1
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Cardiac Output*
- 1
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CVP Monitoring*
- 1
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Sheath Removal*
- 1
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MAP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Right Heart Procedures Pressures*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Ejection Fraction*
- 1
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- 4
LVEDP*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Troubleshoot PA Catheter Problems*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
IV Therapy
Assist with Insertion of:
Central Line*
- 1
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Arterial Line*
- 1
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Assist with Care and Maintenance of:*
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Central Line*
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Arterial Line*
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Swan-Ganz Catheter*
- 1
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- 3
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Pulmonary
Assess Lung Sounds*
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Pulse Oximetry*
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Set Up Oxygen Delivery Devices*
- 1
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Obtain and Interpret ABG's*
- 1
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Obtain and Interpret Mixed Venous Gases*
- 1
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Use Ambu Bag*
- 1
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Assist with Chest Tube Insertion*
- 1
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Assist with Intubation*
- 1
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Neurological
Neuro Assessment*
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Assess Sensory, Motor, Speech Function*
- 1
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Glasgow Coma Scale*
- 1
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Medication*
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Contrast Media*
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Cardiac Meds*
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Sedation Meds*
- 1
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Sedation Reversal Meds*
- 1
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Romazicon (flumazenil)*
- 1
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Esmolol (Brevibloc)*
- 1
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Lopressor (Metorprolol)*
- 1
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Diltiazem HCL (Cardizem)*
- 1
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Verapamil (Calan)*
- 1
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Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)*
- 1
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Adenocard (Adenosine)*
- 1
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Amiodareone (Cardarone)*
- 1
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Bretylium*
- 1
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Corvert (ibutilide)*
- 1
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Lidocaine*
- 1
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Pronestyl*
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Atropine*
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Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride)*
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Inocor (Amrinone)*
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Milrinone (Primacor)*
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Adrenalin (Epinephrine)*
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Dobutrex (Dobutamine)*
- 1
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Agrastat (Tirofiban)*
- 1
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Aspirin*
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Integrillin*
- 1
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Plavix (Clopidogrel)*
- 1
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- 4
Brilinta (Ticagrelor)*
- 1
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Effient (Prasugrel)*
- 1
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ReoPro (Abciximab)*
- 1
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Retavase (Reteplase)*
- 1
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- 4
Steptase (Streptokinase)*
- 1
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TPA (Alteplase)*
- 1
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Heparin*
- 1
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Sodium Bicarbonate*
- 1
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Furosemide (Lasik)*
- 1
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Integrilin*
- 1
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Insulin*
- 1
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IV Antibiotics*
- 1
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Site Management/Sheaths
Assist with Removal of:
Femoral Arterial Sheath*
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Femoral Venous Sheath*
- 1
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Brachial Arterial Sheath*
- 1
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Radial Arterial Sheath*
- 1
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Manual pressure hold*
- 1
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Closure Devices:
C-Clamp*
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FemoStop Device*
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VasoSeal*
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AngioSeal*
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Perclose*
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Hematoma Recognition Management*
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Patient Care
Application of Sterile Pressure Dressing*
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Allen Test*
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Laser*
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Radiation Safety*
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Maintain Sheaths in Place*
- 1
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Skin Prep and Clipping*
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Aseptic Technique*
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Disposable Needles, Sheaths, Etc.*
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Non-Disposable Needles, Sheaths, Etc.*
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ACT Machine*
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Hemochron*
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Power Injectors*
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Radial Hemoband*
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Assemble Equipment for Interventional Procedures*
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Prepare Interventional Equipment Manufactures and Recommendations*
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Troubleshoot Equipment Issues*
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Identify Sudden Change in LOC*
- 1
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Care of Patient with History of:
Angina*
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair*
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Aneurysm*
- 1
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Cardiomyopathy*
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Femora-Popliteal by Pass*
- 1
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Endocarditis*
- 1
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Pericarditis*
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Post Acute MI*
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Post Cath/EP/IR Care
Post AICD Insertion*
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Post Atherectomy*
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Post Intracoronary Stent Placement*
- 1
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Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty*
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Post Rotoblater*
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Post Valve Replacement*
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Post Angioplasty*
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Interventional Procedures – Scrub
Cardiac Catherization – Adult (L/R)*
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- 4
Cardiac Catherization – Peds (L/R)*
- 1
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Permanent Pacemaker*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoracic Pacing*
- 1
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Temporary Transvenous Pacing*
- 1
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- 4
AICD Pacemakers*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Angioplasty/PCI*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Cutting Balloon Angioplasty*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Left Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Right Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
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- 4
Arrythmia Ablation*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Stent Placement*
- 1
- 2
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Jostent Stent*
- 1
- 2
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AngioJet*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pericardiocentesis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aortography*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vein Grafts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Biopsy*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Valvuloplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IABP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PCTA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Tube Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EP Studies*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Valves*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Vessels*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of ASD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of VSD*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Closure of Patient Foramen Ovale*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Brachytherapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intravascular Ultrasound*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventional Procedures – Circulate
Cardiac Catherization – Adult (L/R)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Catherization – Peds (L/R)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Permanent Pacemaker*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoracic Pacing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Temporary Transvenous Pacing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shunt Detection and Calculation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pacemaker Pockets*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AICD Pacemakers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Angioplasty/PCI*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cutting Balloon Angioplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Left Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Right Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arrythmia Ablation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Stent Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Jostent Stent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AngioJet*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pericardiocentesis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aortography*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vein Grafts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Biopsy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Valvuloplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IABP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PCTA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TEE*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Tube Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CAVH*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EP Studies*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Valves*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Vessels*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of ASD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of VSD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of Patient Foramen Ovale*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Brachytherapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intravascular Ultrasound*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventional Procedures – Monitor
Cardiac Catherization – Adult (L/R)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Catherization – Peds (L/R)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Permanent Pacemaker*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Temporary Epicardial/Transthoracic Pacing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Temporary Transvenous Pacing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shunt Detection and Calculation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pacemaker Pockets*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AICD Pacemakers*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Angioplasty/PCI*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cutting Balloon Angioplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Left Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Right Ventricular Assist Device*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arrythmia Ablation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Stent Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Jostent Stent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Angiojet*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Rotational Coronary Atherectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pericardiocentesis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aortography*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vein Grafts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Biopsy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Valvuloplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IABP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PCTA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TEE*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Tube Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CAVH*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EP Studies*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Valves*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Balloon Dilatation – Vessels*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of ASD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of VSD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure of Patient Foramen Ovale*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Brachytherapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intravascular Ultrasound*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Emergency Procedures
Cardioversion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Anaphylaxis (Contrast Media)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vasovagal Response*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sepsis/Septic Shock*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemothorax*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pneumothorax*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Tamponade*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiogenic Shock*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Embolism*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Myocardial Infarction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TIA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aortic Dissection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
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Skills Checklist

Cath Lab RN

Work Setting

General Skills

Assessment

Monitoring/Telemetry

Hemodynamic Monitoring

IV Therapy

Pulmonary

Neurological

Site Management/Sheaths

Closure Devices:

Patient Care

Care of Patient with History of:

Post Cath/EP/IR Care

Interventional Procedures – Scrub

Interventional Procedures – Circulate

Interventional Procedures – Monitor

Emergency Procedures

Travelers

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