Catheterization Lab Nurse

• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
• Verify patient identity, consent, and procedure details.
• Assess patient condition, allergies, medical history, and medications.
• Prepare and check equipment, consumables, and medications.
• Ensure proper sterile field preparation and infection control measures.

• Assist cardiologists during procedures such as:

• Coronary angiography
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Pacemaker implantation
• Angiograms and vascular procedures
• Monitor patient vital signs, ECG, oxygen saturation, and hemodynamic status.
• Administer medications as prescribed (e.g., anticoagulants, sedation).
• Maintain sterile technique at all times.
• Act as scrub nurse or circulating nurse as required.
• Respond to emergencies (e.g., arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, contrast reactions).

• Monitor patients in recovery for complications (bleeding, arrhythmias, vital signs instability).
• Assess vascular access sites (radial/femoral).
• Provide post-procedure patient care and education.
• Document procedures, medications, and patient observations accurately.
• Ensure safe patient transfer to ward or discharge area.
• Operate and check Cath Lab equipment and monitoring systems.
• Ensure radiation safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain stock and ensure availability of emergency equipment.
• Participate in equipment checks and quality control procedures.
• Follow hospital infection control, patient safety, and clinical governance policies.
• Participate in training, and continuous professional development.
• Assist with maintaining Cath Lab standards and protocols.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with the Council for Nurses and Midwives Malta.
• Minimum 2–3 years nursing experience (critical care, cardiology, emergency, or Cath Lab preferred).
• Experience in cardiac monitoring and acute patient care is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of cardiac procedures and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understanding of radiation safety.
• Good documentation and organizational skills.

• Experience in Catheterization Lab nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Training in conscious sedation.
• Training in hemodynamic monitoring.

• Internal training programs and skill development initiatives
• Support with training and professional development
• Employee referral bonus incentive
• Complimentary daily Lunch
• Staff and family discounts on hospital services and fees
• Staff Discounts on products and services from our subsidiaries
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology

Saint James Hospital Malta