Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Relocation assistance

On-call compensation

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Cardiovascular Lab professional to join the Cardiac Catheterization Lab team. You will perform physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and other duties aligned with licensure alongside cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists.

Responsibilities include patient care during procedures, emergency readiness, safety practices, documentation, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in registry/license scope preferred
• CPR certification upon hire
• Proficient in Circulator/Recorder/Scrubbing roles
• Professional communication with diverse age groups
• Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment and instruction

Responsibilities

• Emergency Preparedness: ensure equipment and supplies are ready and respond to emergencies
• Safe & Therapeutic Environment: promote safety standards and maintain equipment knowledge
• Record Keeping: enter patient data and charges; protect privacy
• Communication: maintain professional relationships with patients and colleagues
• On-Call: 24-hour coverage with timely response to calls
• Patient Care: monitor stability and assist with medications and procedures
• Education & Consultation: mentor colleagues and participate in continuing education
• Age-Specific Care: provide age-appropriate care and update guidelines

Skills

Registry experience

CPR certified

Procedure room roles

Communication skills

Scheduling/Equipment analysis

Education

RN license in NC

Allied Health Registry/License

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

Where You Will Work

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center was the first in the Piedmont region that offered a hybrid catheterization-surgery lab. Our Lab combines sophisticated imaging technology with surgical suite capabilities to offer advanced therapies for heart and vascular conditions. Some procedures include: Valve repair with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous valve procedures, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center was the first in the Piedmont region that offered a hybrid catheterization-surgery lab. Our Lab combines sophisticated imaging technology with surgical suite capabilities to offer advanced therapies for heart and vascular conditions. Some procedures include: Valve repair with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous valve procedures, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). The Cardiovascular Specialist will provide excellent and efficient patient care throughout the cardiac catheterization procedures by performing in various roles to include, but not limited to, physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and those duties specific to licensure, certification, and/or registration. You will work alongside a care team, including cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists.

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a thriving, nationally renowned academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center that includes 885-beds. The medical center is centrally located in the state of North Carolina, which is known as “The Triad.”
• Relocating? You may qualify for relocation assistance.
• Additional compensation for on-call requirements

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license as a Registered Nurse in NC or
• Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) with registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise or
• Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Skills & Qualifications

• Two years of experience of experience within registry/license scope preferred
• CPR certification upon hire
• Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing)
• Professional communication skills with diverse age groups
• Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension

Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Emergency Preparedness: Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; Recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.
• Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment: Promote safety practices & standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines & report any malfunctions.
• Record Keeping: Complete & maintain accurate departmental records and logs in a timely manner by entering patient data and charges into electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy & confidentiality.
• Communication: Maintain professional relationship with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; sensitively address conflicts & concerns as needed.
• On-Call: Provides coverage for 24-hour emergency call for Cardiac Cath Lab. Rotating on call responsibilities with other staff members. Responding in a timely fashion (within 25 minutes) to emergency calls. Facilitating activities between departments to ensure prompt patient care.
• Patient Care: Monitor & evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications & treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.
• Education & Consultation: Offer mentorship and support to co-workers & trainees, participate in Continuing Education & in-service opportunities, and performs / maintains assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.
• Age-Specific Care: Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.

If you are a RN or Allied Health professional looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.