Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT)- Cardiac Cath Lab

Carolinas Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Requires NC RN license and cardiology program credentials. On-site, full-time with on-call duties and a sign-on bonus. Two years’ registry experience preferred.

The role includes emergency preparedness, patient care during procedures, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid imaging and surgical setting.

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 equipment and supplies are ready; respond to emergencies.
• Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment: Maintain safety practices and report malfunctions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain departmental records and enter patient data and charges.
• Communication: Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• On-Call: 24-hour emergency call coverage for Cardiac Cath Lab with rotating schedule.
• Patient Care: Monitor patient stability and assist with procedures and medications.
• Education & Consultation: Mentor staff and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Two years of experience in registry or

CPR certification

Procedure room roles (Circulator, etc)

Professional communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Registered Nurse in NC

Allied Health Technology Program registry or license

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

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

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."

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Additional compensation for on-call requirements.

Education Requirements

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

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  Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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  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 bene