Cath Lab RN

Skills Checklist

Cath Lab RN

Let’s assess your clinical skills and experience. Fill out this checklist to get one step closer to your next opportunity.

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= No theory and/or experience
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= Limited Experience
3

= Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4

= Proficient

Age of Patients Cared For
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Elderly Adults (over 79+ years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Work Setting
Procedural Cath Lab*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventional Cath Lab*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
EP Lab*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventional Radiology*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pre/Post Procedural Setting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Charge Experience*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
General Skills
Universal Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient in Isolation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient with Bleeding Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient in Restraints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Monitoring - Basic*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Monitoring - Advanced*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpretation of Arrhythmias*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Emergency Medications*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adult Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pediatric Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
End of Life Care*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Medication Dispensing Systems*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assessment
Abnormal Heart Sounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Murmurs*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peripheral Pulse/Circulation Checks*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of Doppler*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Blood Pressure - Invasive*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Blood Pressure - Non-Invasive*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Evaluate Chest Pain*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Monitoring/Telemetry
Basic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arrhythmia Interpretation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lead Placements: 5 Electrodes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lead Placement: I,II, V-leads*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lead Placement: Lead II and MCL*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Set up and preform 12 Lead EKG*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Rhythm Stirp Interpretation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemodynamic Monitoring
A-line/Radial*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Index*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Output*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CVP Monitoring*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sheath Removal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
MAP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Right Heart Procedures Pressures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ejection Fraction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
LVEDP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Troubleshoot PA Catheter Problems*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IV Therapy
Assist with Insertion of:
Central Line*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arterial Line*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Care and Maintenance of:*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Central Line*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arterial Line*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Swan-Ganz Catheter*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary
Assess Lung Sounds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulse Oximetry*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Set Up Oxygen Delivery Devices*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain and Interpret ABG's*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain and Interpret Mixed Venous Gases*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use Ambu Bag*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Chest Tube Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with Intubation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Neurological
Neuro Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assess Sensory, Motor, Speech Function*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Glasgow Coma Scale*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medication*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Contrast Media*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Meds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sedation Meds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sedation Reversal Meds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Romazicon (flumazenil)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Esmolol (Brevibloc)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lopressor (Metorprolol)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diltiazem HCL (Cardizem)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Verapamil (Calan)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adenocard (Adenosine)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Amiodareone (Cardarone)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bretylium*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Corvert (ibutilide)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lidocaine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pronestyl*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Atropine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Inocor (Amrinone)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Milrinone (Primacor)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adrenalin (Epinephrine)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dobutrex (Dobutamine)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Agrastat (Tirofiban)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aspirin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Integrillin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Plavix (Clopidogrel)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Brilinta (Ticagrelor)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Effient (Prasugrel)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ReoPro (Abciximab)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Retavase (Reteplase)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Steptase (Streptokinase)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TPA (Alteplase)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heparin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sodium Bicarbonate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Furosemide (Lasik)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Integrilin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Insulin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IV Antibiotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Site Management/Sheaths
Assist with Removal of:
Femoral Arterial Sheath*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Femoral Venous Sheath*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Brachial Arterial Sheath*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radial Arterial Sheath*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Manual pressure hold*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closure Devices:
C-Clamp*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
FemoStop Device*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
VasoSeal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
AngioSeal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Perclose*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hematoma Recognition Management*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patient Care
Application of Sterile Pressure Dressing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Allen Test*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laser*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radiation Safety*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Maintain Sheaths in Place*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Skin Prep and Clipping*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aseptic Technique*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Disposable Needles, Sheaths, Etc.*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Non-Disposable Needles, Sheaths, Etc.*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ACT Machine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemochron*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Power Injectors*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radial Hemoband*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assemble Equipment for Interventional Procedures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prepare Interventional Equipment Manufactures and Recommendations*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Troubleshoot Equipment Issues*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Identify Sudden Change in LOC*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient with History of:
Angina*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aneurysm*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiomyopathy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Femora-Popliteal by Pass*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Endocarditis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pericarditis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Acute MI*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Cath/EP/IR Care
Post AICD Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Atherectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Intracoronary Stent Placement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Rotoblater*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Valve Replacement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Post Angioplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interventional Procedures - Scrub
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
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
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
- 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 - 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

Age of Patients Cared For

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