Cath Lab RNs

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Managing radiation exposure in the Cath Lab
In the early days of interventional cardiology, there weren’t many ways to reduce the exposure to radiation felt by the team in the Cath Lab. Until recently, we hadn’t been able to thoroughly understand the impact on physicians and Cath Lab staff exposed to X-rays daily for the duration of their career. Our new-found understanding
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become a cath lab traveler
Top 5 reasons to become a Cath Lab traveler
Working as a travel Cath Lab RN or Tech can be a life-changing experience. High pay, career growth, and new adventures are just a few of the reasons why some choose the traveler lifestyle. Whether you want to save up a little extra cash or see the country, travel nursing can provide a great deal
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Making the most of your conference experience
Conferences provide excellent opportunities to fulfill continuing education requirements, network with peers, and learn about innovative procedures, treatments, and devices. They can also be very overwhelming. You’ll likely leave with all sorts of new strategies and best practices to implement, but it can be challenging to hold on to those and put them to work
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Educational options for a career in nursing
Deciding on a degree program to pursue a career in nursing can be as challenging as the job itself. There are many paths you can take, and each has its benefits and drawbacks. So how do you know which to choose? In this article, we will take you through the education options that you have
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Celebrating Cardiovascular Professionals Week
To say “Cardiovascular Professionals Don’t Miss a Beat,” any other year, would be to recognize the consistency, determination, and dedication of invasive and non-invasive professionals delivering both emergency and routine care for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. To say it in 2021, after almost a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, carries
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City resident grateful for life-saving experience at Mary Rutan Hospital’s new cath lab
Article by Bellefontaine Examiner. An energetic and spirited 89-year-old Bellefontaine resident is thankful today to be able to enjoy some of her favorite activities — from partaking of meals with her friends at the Logan County Friendly Senior Center to spending time with her family and tending to her flowers and tomato plants at her
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Insider Intel: Tips for Getting Started with CardioSolution
Insider Intel: Tips for Getting Started with CardioSolution Interested in working with CardioSolution but not sure what to expect? We sat down with two of our recruiting managers to get some insider knowledge about the hiring process—and what you can do to expedite it. CardioSolution is a physician-led group that brings heart care to underserved
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The Benefits of Working in a Regional Hospital
Small Town, Big Impact: The Benefits of Working in Rural & Regional Hospitals
Many physicians fresh out of residency or fellowship seek positions with large, established cardiac programs to make their mark. But for many physicians and cardiac catheterization lab leaders, it’s in the small towns across the country where they’re making the largest impact. A Closer Look at Small-Town America Sixty million people – or 20 percent
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How VitalSolution Differs from Other Employment Models
Cardiology and anesthesiology clinicians have several employment options. They can be employed by a hospital, go into private practice, or work for a locum tenens agency. Those who work with VitalSolution have a fourth option that combines travel with long-term stability and work-life balance. VitalSolution-Anesthesiology and VitalSolution-Cardiology, one of the country’s largest independent interventional cardiology
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Best Practices for a Successful Cath Lab Team: Key Roles, Communication, and Collaborative Benefits
The great success of the cath lab team is due to its ability to work so well together as a collaborative group. If you’re struggling with your current cath lab team, or want to see how you can improve your own performance, here are some best practices to keep in mind! Key Roles of a
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Managing Student Loan Debt for Healthcare Professionals
Ways to Deal with Student Loan Debt (Even When You’re a Healthcare Professional)
Most healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technologists, graduate from their respective programs with a significant amount of student loan debt. In fact, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 76-89% of medical school graduates had an average of over $203,000 in education debt – and that’s just for med school,
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Are Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Trendy Threats to the Cath Lab, or Our Friends?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) has made headlines recently, with open-use AI tools like ChatGPT and its tools for creating instant art, music, and writing and AR tools hitting consumers including the Meta Spark platform and Meta Quest AR headsets from the parent company of Facebook. But how do they
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