DescriptionThe 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. Our hybrid vascular and cardiac catheterization lab combines sophisticated imaging technology with surgical suite capabilities to offer advanced therapies heart and vascular conditions.
Position Highlights
- SignOn Bonus:This position qualifies for a $10000 sign on bonus provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.
- Shift Schedule:5 8 hour weekday shifts Call 1 night/week and every 5th weekend.
- Department: Cardiac Catheterization 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:Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center WinstonSalem NC
What We Offer
- Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSAeligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO:Accrue up to 200 hours/year starting to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.
- Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth offering up to $2500 per year towards a Bachelors degree and up to $5000 per year towards a graduate degree.
- Wellness Incentives:Take advantage of up to $1500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program prioritizing your wellbeing.
- Parental Benefits:We understand the importance of family providing six weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid parental leave for nonbirthing parents.
- Retirement:Secure your financial future with up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions.
- Relocation Assistance:Specific conditions apply.
Education Requirements
- Completion of Accredited Nursing program current license as a Registered Nurse in NC and two years of RN experience
or - Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy etc. registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise with two years experience in Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab
or - Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program
Experience/Certification Requirements
- CPR certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 90 days
- 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.
- OnCall:Provides coverage for 24hour 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 coworkers & trainees participate in Continuing Education & inservice opportunities and performs / maintains assigned pointofcare testing and annual competencies.
- AgeSpecific Care:Provide ageappropriate care considering physical mental and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on agespecific guidelines.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority