Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT)- Cardiac Cath Lab

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Cardiovascular Specialist to support cardiac catheterization procedures as Circulator, Recorder, and Scrub tech. You will join a multidisciplinary team including surgeons and interventional cardiologists and provide monitored, efficient patient care through the lab.

This role requires NC RN licensure or allied health registry and CPR; two years of registry-experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience within registry/license scope preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire.
• Proficient in Circulator/Recorder/Scrubbing roles.
• Professional 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: enter patient data and charges into the electronic system while safeguarding privacy.
• Communication: maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; address conflicts.
• On-Call: 24-hour coverage for Cardiac Cath Lab, timely response within 25 minutes.
• Patient Care: monitor stability and assist with advanced procedures under supervision.
• Education & Consultation: mentor coworkers and participate in Continuing Education.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Procedure room roles

Education

RN license in NC

Allied Health Technology Program registry

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

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.