RN Cath Lab Tech
Roanoke, VA - USA
Job Summary
Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:
R140304 RN Cath Lab Tech (Open)How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:
CVT RN opportunity in Cath Lab at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital a Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke Virginia.Primarily day/evening shifts with call requirement.
Join our dynamic invasive cardiovascular team bring your expertise and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Sign on bonus up to $30000 and relocation allowance available. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field. Specialized training available to obtain RCIS and secure professional advancement through clinical ladder.
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 400000-square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital the home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department.
What we do:
Some of the complex therapies/treatments performed include:
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 and device implant 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 Clinics 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 patients requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
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.
Recruiter:
MELISSA FERGUSONRecruiter Email:
For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
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. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Company
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ ... View more