Cardiovascular Specialist (RN/RT)- Cardiac Cath Lab

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

23h•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Specialist provides excellent and efficient patient care throughout cardiac catheterization procedures. The role may include physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and other duties appropriate to the employee’s licensure, certification, and/or registration. The specialist works alongside a care team that includes cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists. The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center combines sophisticated imaging technology with surgical-suite capabilities to provide advanced therapies for heart and vascular conditions. Procedures include valve repair with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), percutaneous valve procedures, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). The position is full time, scheduled for five 8-hour shifts per week, with one late day per week. It includes one night of on-call duty per week and every fifth weekend. On-call staff provide coverage for 24-hour emergencies and must respond within 25 minutes. The employee should test for RCIS certification 18 months after hire if not already certified.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current North Carolina Registered Nurse license; or completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (such as Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Therapy) with the applicable registry or license; or completion of a Cardiovascular Interventional Program.
CPR certification upon hire.
Proficiency in procedure room roles, including circulating, recording, and scrubbing.
Professional communication skills with diverse age groups.
Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and comprehension of instructions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience within the scope of the applicable registry or license.
RCIS certification; if not already obtained, the employee should test for it 18 months after hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are ready, recognize potential emergencies, and respond as needed.
Promote a safe and therapeutic environment, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, follow equipment safety guidelines, and report malfunctions.
Complete and maintain accurate departmental records and logs, enter patient data and charges into the electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
Communicate effectively and responsively with patients, families, and colleagues; address conflicts and concerns sensitively.
Provide rotating 24-hour emergency call coverage, respond to emergency calls within 25 minutes, and coordinate activities between departments to support prompt patient care.
Monitor and evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications and treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.
Mentor and support coworkers and trainees, participate in continuing education and in-service opportunities, and perform and maintain assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.
Provide age-appropriate care that considers physical, mental, and developmental factors, and keep current with age-specific guidelines.
Perform physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and other duties appropriate to licensure, certification, and/or registration.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.
Additional compensation for on-call requirements.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, and incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career development programs.