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Cath Lab / EP Lab Department Description
The Invasive Cardiology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital is comprised of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) and the Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab). The department offers comprehensive diagnostic and interventional procedures to our patients. The clinical staff is comprised of a mixture of registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and radiologic technologists. The department is comprised of two Cath Labs, one EP Lab, and a six bed holding room for pre- and post-procedure care. Additionally, Cath/EP Lab staff work collaboratively with the cardiac surgery team in the hybrid CVOR to care for patients undergoing TAVR procedure.
Job Description:
Job Description:
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiac care team
- Work in a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School
- Care for patients across the full spectrum of diagnostic, interventional, and structural heart procedures
- Grow your expertise in Cath Lab, EP, and CVOR environments
- Be part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a connected system serving Greater Boston
- Practice in a department that values teamwork, continuous learning, and patient‑centered care
About the Department
The Invasive Cardiology Department includes the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) and the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, delivering comprehensive cardiac diagnostic and interventional care.
Department highlights:
- 2 Cath Labs
- 1 EP Lab
- 6-bed pre‑ and post‑procedure holding area
- Collaboration with Cardiac Surgery in the Hybrid CVOR for TAVR procedures
The team includes Registered Nurses, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Radiologic Technologists working together to support excellent patient outcomes.
About Mount Auburn Hospital
Mount Auburn Hospital is a 217‑bed teaching hospital located in Cambridge, MA. Founded in 1886, the hospital is committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities.
Mount Auburn Hospital is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, serving patients throughout the Boston area and beyond.
Your Role: What You’ll Do
General Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care using the nursing process
- Deliver direct patient care in the:
- Cath Lab
- EP Lab
- Cath Lab Holding Area
- CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
- Perform pre‑procedure assessments and continuous intra‑procedure monitoring
- Monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient condition, document care, and communicate findings promptly
- Initiate nursing interventions under the direction of the attending physician
- Safely administer and monitor moderate/conscious sedation per hospital policy and state regulations
- Maintain clinical competency in:
- Radiation safety principles
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures
- Specialized interventional equipment and IV infusion pumps
- Cardiac monitoring and airway/oxygen support equipment
- Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care
- Utilize the electronic medical record accurately and efficiently
- Coordinate care with departments including Emergency, SICU/MICU, CVOR, Perfusion, Echo, Anesthesia, and PACU
- Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Where You’ll Make an Impact
Cath Lab Holding Area
- Provide pre‑ and post‑procedure nursing care for Cath Lab and EP Lab patients
- Care for patients during:
- Cardioversions
- TEE/Cardioversion procedures
- EP tilt table testing
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Perform advanced nursing duties for Cath Lab patients
- Maintain competency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
- Interpret hemodynamic data
- Function in required procedure room roles:
- Sedation
- Circulating
- Scrubbing
- Monitoring
- Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule
- On‑call response time: 30 minutes or less
- Maintain resuscitation and emergency response competencies
- Provide care for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices:
- IABP
- Impella
- ECMO
Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
- Perform advanced nursing duties for EP patients
- Maintain competency in:
- Diagnostic and interventional EP procedures
- Cardiac pacing, defibrillation, mapping, and ablation
- Serve in procedural roles as needed:
- Circulating nurse
- Sedation nurse
- Scrub nurse
- Maintain a safe electrical environment for patients and staff
- Interpret intracardiac and surface EKGs to identify arrhythmias
- Set up and operate ablation generator systems
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
- Provide advanced nursing care for structural heart procedures, including:
- TAVR
- TMVR
- PFO closure
- LAAC
- Cross‑train in procedural roles:
- Monitor
- Circulator
- Scrub
- Collaborate closely with CVOR and Perfusion teams to ensure seamless continuity of care
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- 2–3 years of Critical Care or procedural RN experience
- Demonstrated competency in:
- Moderate sedation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- EKG interpretation
Preferred Experience
- Cardiac ICU
- Cath Lab
- EP Lab
- Interventional Radiology
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay Range: $37.00 – $95.37
The listed range represents the expected base hourly wage. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, and role responsibilities. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, and premium pay in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay Range:
$37.00 – $95.37
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
