Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT) - Cardiac Cath Lab

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

On-Call pay

Job summary

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is hiring a Cardiovascular Specialist/RN or Allied Health professional. Responsibilities include physiologic monitoring, circulating, and scrubbing in cardiac procedures alongside surgeons and interventional cardiologists.

Excellent patient care and teamwork are essential. Position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, with weekdays schedule, on-call requirements, and relocation consideration if applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years 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.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Preparedness: ensure emergency equipment and supplies are ready.
• Safe & Therapeutic Environment: promote safety and report malfunctions.
• Record Keeping: maintain accurate departmental records and charges.
• Communication: interact professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• On-Call: 24-hour emergency call coverage with timely responses.
• Patient Care: monitor stability and assist with procedures under supervision.
• Education & Consultation: support peers and participate in CE & trainings.
• Age-Specific Care: provide appropriate care per age guidelines.

Skills

Circulator

Recorder

Scrubbing

Education

RN license (NC)

Allied Health Tech Program

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

Department: 36918 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays, 7:30am-4:00pm (unless otherwise discussed by manager) Call 1 night/week and every 5th weekend

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

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 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
• Two years of experience of experience within registry/license scope preferred CPR certification upon hire

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.

Our Commitment to You:

• 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
• 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.

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