Cardiovascular Technologist 1 – Cath Lab

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number:

R163017 CVT I - Cath Lab - CNRVMC (Open)



How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

$30K Sign On Bonus Eligible

Come join the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRVMC). We are conveniently located in the New River Valley, where you will enjoy hundreds of outdoor adventures, vibrant arts and cultural activities, University (Radford University and Virginia Tech) sporting events, and a broad range of live music venues.

This is a full time position, offering flexible scheduling, allowing for 5 eight-hour shifts (Monday-Friday) or 4 ten-hour shifts each week with rotating weekday and weekend call requirements. On call requirements: 8-10 days per month including weekends.

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.

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 medication for patient needs. Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment. Operates x-ray equipment and administers medication 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 various databases, moderate sedation, pain management, and medication administration. Performs advanced data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs in the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory. Performs advanced data manipulation to assist with electrophysiology studies and ablations.
• 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.





What We Require:

Education: Graduate of Allied Health Profession School (RTR, RT)

Experience: Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist, RCES or Radiologic Technologist, Registered, RT(R), or Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist, CRT.

Life Support: AHS BLS-HCP required. Required to obtain/maintain AHABLS based on specific work unit. Must successfully complete AHA ACLS 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.





Compensation Range:

$30.47 - $45.71

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.





Recruiter:

WHITNEY SHELL

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

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.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• 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