Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT)- Cardiac Cath Lab

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

On-call compensation

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Cardiovascular Specialist for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The role involves physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and other duties as licensed or registered.

Collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists is expected. Requirements include NC RN licensure or registry/licensure in related allied health field, and Cardiovascular Interventional Program completion.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience within registry/license scope preferred.
• CPR certification required on hire.
• Proficient in Circulator/Recorder/Scrubbing roles.
• Strong communication with diverse age groups.
• Analytical skills for scheduling and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Preparedness: ensure emergency equipment and supplies are ready and respond as needed.
• Maintain Safe & Therapeutic Environment: follow safety guidelines and report malfunctions.
• Record Keeping: manage departmental records and patient data in the electronic system.
• Communication: maintain professional relations with patients, families, and colleagues.
• On-Call: provide 24-hour emergency call coverage for Cardiac Cath Lab with timely response.
• Patient Care: monitor stability during procedures and assist with treatments.
• Education & Consultation: mentor staff, participate in continuing education and competencies.
• Age-Specific Care: provide care tailored to age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Experience with registry

CPR certification

Procedural room roles

Communication skills

Analytical scheduling

Education

NC RN license

Allied Health registry/license

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

Department

36918 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Department

36918 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

5 – 8 hours shifts. 1 late day per week. On call 1 night per week and every 5th weekend. Should test for RCIS certification 18 months after hire, if not already obtained.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

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.
• Department: Cardiac Catheterization Lab – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center was the first in the Piedmont region offered a hybrid catheterization-surgery lab. The 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).
• Location: Atrium Health 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. Click here to learn more about the city of Winston-Salem.
• 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.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.