Cardiac Catherization Lab Skills Checklist

Name(Required)

Proficiency:

1 = Minimal Experience
2 = Limited Experience
3 = Competent
4 = Highly Skilled

Cardiovascular

Angina(Required)
Acute MI(Required)
Congestive Heart Failure(Required)
Cardiac Tamponade(Required)
Cardiogenic Shock(Required)
Aneurysm(Required)
Pulmonary Edema(Required)
Pulmonary Embolism(Required)
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)(Required)
Permanent Pacemaker(Required)
Temporary Pacemaker(Required)
Automatic Implanted Defibrillator(Required)
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)(Required)
Arterial Lines(Required)
Central Venous Catheter(Required)
Pulmonary Artery Catheter(Required)
External Pacemaker(Required)
Assessment of Heart Sounds(Required)
Assessment of Cardiac Rhythm(Required)
Placement / Use of Cardiac Monitor(Required)
Identify Life Threatening Dysrhythmias(Required)
Perform 12-lead EKG(Required)
Basic 12-lead Interpretation(Required)
Assist with Code(Required)
Defibrillation / Cardioversion(Required)
Automatic External Defib (AED)(Required)
Cardiac Arrest / CPR(Required)

Respiratory

Assessment of Breath Sounds(Required)
Administer O2 (NC, Mask)(Required)
Ventilate with Ambu-bag(Required)
Assist with Intubation(Required)
Care of Intubated Patient(Required)
Suctioning (NP, OP, ETT, Trach)(Required)
Pulse Oximetry (O2 Sat)(Required)
Draw Blood From Arterial Line(Required)
Interpret Arterial Blood Gases(Required)
Assess Resp Complications(Required)

IV Therapy / Procedures

Starting PIV's(Required)
PICC Lines-Care and Maintenance(Required)
Central Venous Lines-Care and Maintenance(Required)
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring(Required)
Blood Draw from PICC / CVL(Required)
Administration of Blood / Blood Products(Required)
Packed Red Blood Cells(Required)
Platelets(Required)
IV Infusion Pumps(Required)
Blood / Fluid Warmers(Required)

Medications & Administration

Insert Peripheral IV / Heplock(Required)
Infusion Pump(Required)
Syringe Pump(Required)
Blood / Blood Products Admin(Required)
Conscious Sedation Medications(Required)
Conscious Sedation Reversal Meds(Required)
Epinephrine(Required)
Atropine(Required)
Lidocaine(Required)
Bicarbonate(Required)
TPA / Thrombolytics(Required)
Dopamine(Required)
Nipride(Required)
Nitroglycerin(Required)
Inocor(Required)
Dobutamine(Required)
Insulin(Required)
Pronestyl(Required)

Invasive Cardo Interventions

Knowledge of Cardiac System(Required)
Setup for Procedure / Aseptic Tech(Required)
Indications and Contraindications(Required)
Risks and Complications(Required)
Preparation and Premedication(Required)
Radiation Safety / Environment(Required)
Scrubbing for Cardiac Procedures(Required)
Circulating Cardiac Procedures(Required)
Monitoring Cardiac Procedures(Required)
Disposable (Needles, Sheaths...)(Required)
Non-disposable (Needles, Sheaths...)(Required)
Right Heart Angiography(Required)
Left Heart Angiography(Required)
Percut TranslumCoronary Angio (PTCA)(Required)
TransEsophogeal Echo (TEE)(Required)
Electrophysiology Studies (EPS)(Required)
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA)(Required)
Implantable Cardioverter Defib (ICD)(Required)
Stent Placement(Required)
Septal Defects(Required)
Balloon Dilatation Valves & Vessel(Required)
Post Cath Patient Instruction(Required)

Hemodynamic Measurements

Central Venous Pressure(Required)
Arterial Pressure (MAP)(Required)
PA Pressure(Required)
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PCW Pressure(Required)
Cardiac Output(Required)
SVO2(Required)
Intervene PA Catheter Problems(Required)
Obtain ABG(Required)
Obtain Mixed Venous Gases(Required)
Other Cardiac Cath Data(Required)

Neurology

Neuro Assessment / Vital Signs(Required)
Glasgow Coma Scale(Required)
Identify Neuro Complications(Required)
Pain Management(Required)

Other

Isolation / Universal Precautions(Required)
Advance Directives(Required)
Postmortem Care(Required)
Pre-operative Care / Preparation(Required)
Knowledge of Serum Lab Values(Required)
Latex Allergy(Required)

Age Specific Competency

Newborn / Neonate (Birth to 30 days)(Required)
Infant (1 month to 1 year)(Required)
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)(Required)
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)(Required)
School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)(Required)
Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)(Required)
Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)(Required)
Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)(Required)
Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)(Required)
Elderly Adults (Over 79+ years)(Required)

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