Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Relocation allowance

On-Call pay with quarterly bonus

RCIS certification support

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN in Roanoke, VA, to join a high-volume, ACC/ACE-accredited cath lab within a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role covers direct patient care before, during, and after complex interventional procedures.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with critical care experience, Virginia license, and BLS; ACLS within six months. Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation assistance are available, plus on-call pay and potential quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia is required.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during catheterization and interventional procedures.
• Prepare patient and advanced equipment for procedures; scrub, circulate, and monitor.
• Monitor EKG and hemodynamics; document case data and medications.
• Ensure patient safety, informed consent, and postoperative care as part of the team.

Skills

Critical care experience

RN license

Procedural assistance

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN

Description: Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center. Requisition Number: R160310 Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN (Open). How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: CVT RN opportunity in Cath Lab within Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

Sign on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation allowance available. Call required with 30-minute response time.

Why work here:

• Team of experienced and highly skilled CVTs and CVT RNs
• Individualized orientation process
• Self-Scheduling, with rotating call
• On Call pay with potential for quarterly bonus
• Teamwork and professional staff
• Opportunities for clinical ladder and RCIS certification support to increase earning potential

Who are we:

The Cath lab is an ACC-accredited Chest Pain center and ACE-accredited PCI Center. As a 24/7 STEMI program the Cath Lab offers state of the art procedures such as TAVRs, Mitral Clips, Watchman/Amulet, PFO Closures, and is a high-volume PCI center. There are 6 Cath procedure rooms, located in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower. The Crystal Springs Tower is a 400,000-square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - the home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department.

What we do:

• Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring (SWAN pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, continuous trans venous pacing (TVP)
• Equipment includes: Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), IMPELLA ventricular assist device, Shockwave IVL, Rotablator and CSI Atherectomy, Coroflow MVD studies.
• Procedures: Diagnostic, Interventional and Complex/High Risk PCI, Structural (TAVR, PFO/ASD, Paravalvular Leak, LAA Closure, Evoque Triscuspid VR, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve TEER), Cardiomems, LVAD/ Advanced Heart Failure, Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral Procedures
• Structural Research Clinical Trials: BASELINE Trial, ENCIRCLE trial, Cerclage EFS, CLASP II Tricuspid Regurgitation trial, PARADIGM trial, ASAP II trial, CONFORM Pivotal Trial
• Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trials: ARTISAN Study, SAFE STEMI Study, Protect IV Trial, WARRIOR Trial

The CVT I- RN assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional procedures in the scrub, circulator, and monitor positions. Delivers quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to care for adult and geriatric patients.

• Provides direct assistance to physicians and patient to achieve optimum outcomes. Prepares patient and technically advanced equipment for advanced invasive procedures. Scrubs and assists physician during procedures. Advises and plans with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies. Assists in emergent conditions.
• Assures patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedure. Serves as patient advocate, advising on sedation and pain medication for patient comfort. Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment. Operates digital x‑ray equipment and administers medications under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. Uses advanced critical thinking skills to manage emergency situations.
• Monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamics during procedures. Inputs data from patient history, labs, and current case proceedings including equipment/supplies and documentation for ACC, conscious sedation, pain management, and medication administration. Performs basic data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs.
• Participates as part of procedure team to provide specific patient care functions such as transport, sheath removal, closure site care, etc. Participates in providing and assuring informed consent and patient education.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's scorecard, performance improvement activities, and mission. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line outcome.
• Provides Procedural Sedation according to the guidelines set forth in the Carilion Clinic "Procedural Sedation/Analgesia, Care of Patients Receiving" policy for patients greater than 12 years of age. Maintains appropriate credential to monitor patients receiving sedation/analgesia.

Interacts with unit staff, physicians, management, customers, and ancillary departments. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Observes and documents data reflective of the patients' status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Exposure may include radiation, infectious diseases, biohazards, and hazardous material, including regulated medical waste. Physical requirements include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, prolonged periods of standing, wearing a 15-lb. lead apron during procedures. Must be able to maintain continual insertion site pressure for a minimum of 30 minutes for hemostatic seal. Flexibility in work schedule required. Must respond/arrive within 30 minutes to Cath Lab when on call. Job can be stressful and fast paced. May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs, requiring employee to provide own transportation

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Experience: Critical care experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must have valid nursing license (RN) in the state of Virginia.

Life Support: Must have and maintain current AHA BLS-HCP certification. Must successfully complete AHAACLS within six months of hire date and maintain current status.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamworking skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Successful completion of cardiac monitoring course required.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range: $36.87 - $55.31

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

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