CV Specialist (RRT/CRT, Paramedic, RN)

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Free fitness membership

Military welcome

New grads welcome

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in central North Carolina is seeking a CV Specialist (RN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, or Radiology Tech) for the Cath Lab to prepare patients for electrophysiology procedures, set up equipment, assist with catheter placement, and monitor ECG during procedures.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, data recording and analysis, and clear communication with the cardiology team.

Qualifications

• Two-year Allied Health program or 1 year Certificate in Surgical Technology or Associate Degree in Nursing (RN), Special Procedures, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, Radiology Technology with board eligibility.
• RN graduates must have a NC RN license or multi-state licensure via Licensure Compact.
• Prefer two years in Invasive Cardiovascular Lab with PTCA program or Critical Care; BLS and ACLS certified.
• Registry exam required within 18–24 months of date in position.

Responsibilities

• Patient preparation for electrophysiology procedures, including explaining the process and obtaining informed consent.
• Setting up and calibrating electrophysiology equipment; ensuring proper functionality.
• Assisting cardiologist with catheter placement within heart chambers to record electrical activity.
• Monitoring and interpreting real-time ECG readings; notifying physician of abnormalities.
• Recording procedural data including electrograms and hemodynamic measurements.
• Maintaining aseptic technique in EP lab.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and addressing complications.
• Communicating status and progress to cardiology team.

Skills

Patient preparation

Equipment setup

Catheter placement

ECG interpretation

Data recording

Aseptic technique

Patient monitoring

Team communication

Education

Two-year Allied Health program

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license

Tools

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, thesystemprovides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

*Great Benefits Package

*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

*Current/former military welcome to apply!

*New Grads Welcome to Apply!

Responsibilities

CV Specialist Job Summary

This position is in the Cath Lab

Clinical ladder opportunities available for advancement!

• Patient preparation: Preparing patients for electrophysiology procedures, including explaining the process, obtaining informed consent, and monitoring vital signs.
• Equipment setup and operation: Setting up and calibrating specialized electrophysiology equipment such as catheters, mapping systems, and stimulators, ensuring proper functionality.
• Catheter placement: Assisting the cardiologist by positioning cardiac catheters within the heart chambers to accurately record electrical activity.
• Electrogram interpretation: Monitoring and interpreting real-time electrocardiogram (ECG) readings during procedures, identifying abnormal rhythms and notifying the physician.
• Data recording and analysis: Recording and documenting procedural data, including electrograms, hemodynamic measurements, and fluoroscopic images.
• Aseptic technique: Maintaining sterile conditions in the EP lab throughout procedures.
• Patient monitoring: Closely observing patient vital signs during procedures, identifying any complications and taking immediate action if necessary.
• Communication with the team: Clearly communicating information to the cardiologist and other healthcare team members regarding patient status and procedural progress.

Qualifications

CV Specialist Qualifications (RN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, Radiology Tech)

• Two-year Allied Health program or 1 year Certificate in Surgical Technology or Associate Degree in Nursing (RN), Special Procedures, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, Radiology Technology with board eligibility.
• If RN, graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a current NC RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Prefer two years in Invasive Cardiovascular Lab with a PTCA program or Critical Care area. BLS and ACLS certified.
• Registry exam required within 18-24 months of date in position.

*On-call required. Must live within 30 minutes of hospital to meet on-call requirement OR required to stay in the on-call rooms.