Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The CVT I-RN assists physicians with direct patient care during catheterization and interventional procedures in scrub, circulator, and monitor positions. The role provides collaborative care to adult and geriatric patients at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center and 24/7 STEMI program with five cardiac catheterization labs. The Cath Lab performs diagnostic, interventional, and complex/high-risk PCI procedures; structural heart procedures; and diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures. The team also performs advanced therapies and participates in clinical trials. The position prepares patients and advanced equipment, assists physicians during procedures, monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamic data, and supports emergent care. It includes procedural sedation responsibilities for patients over 12, according to Carilion Clinic policy, and requires appropriate credentials to monitor patients receiving sedation or analgesia. The role may include transport, sheath removal, closure-site care, informed consent, and patient education. The employee may be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities and must provide their own transportation. The position requires rotating call and a one-hour response time in the introductory posting; the detailed requirements specify arriving at the Cath Lab within 30 minutes when on call. Work is fast-paced and may involve exposure to radiation, infectious diseases, biohazards, and hazardous materials. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, prolonged standing, wearing a 15-pound lead apron, and maintaining insertion-site pressure for at least 30 minutes. Flexible scheduling is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Virginia RN license.
Current AHA BLS-HCP certification, maintained throughout employment.
Successfully complete AHA ACLS within six months of hire and maintain current status.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Successfully complete position orientation and competency validation.
Successful completion of a cardiac monitoring course.
Flexibility in work schedule and ability to respond to the Cath Lab within 30 minutes when on call.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including wearing a 15-pound lead apron and maintaining insertion-site pressure for at least 30 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience is preferred.
Interest in clinical ladder advancement or RCIS certification; specialized training and certification support are offered.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with direct patient care during catheterization and interventional procedures in scrub, circulator, and monitor positions.
Prepare patients and technically advanced equipment for invasive procedures.
Scrub and assist physicians during procedures, and consult with them on procedural strategies and supplies.
Assist in emergent conditions and use critical thinking to manage emergencies.
Ensure patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedures; advocate for patients and support comfort through sedation and pain-medication guidance.
Obtain and set up procedural supplies and equipment; operate digital x-ray equipment and administer medications under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
Monitor and interpret EKG and hemodynamic data during procedures.
Enter patient history, laboratory, case, equipment, supply, and documentation data, including information for ACC, conscious sedation, pain management, and medication administration.
Perform basic data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculations, and cardiac outputs.
Participate in procedure-team patient-care functions such as transport, sheath removal, and closure-site care.
Participate in and ensure informed consent and patient education.
Provide procedural sedation in accordance with Carilion Clinic policy for patients over 12 years of age, maintaining appropriate credentials to monitor patients receiving sedation or analgesia.
Contribute to Carilion Clinic scorecard and performance-improvement activities and support desired service-line outcomes.
Interact with unit staff, physicians, management, customers, and ancillary departments while maintaining confidentiality.
Observe and document patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond to call and arrive at the Cath Lab within the required response time.
Provide care at other Carilion facilities when requested to meet patient needs.

Benefits

$30,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation allowance available.
On-call pay with potential qualifying quarterly bonus.
Self-scheduling with rotating call.
Individualized orientation process.
Specialized training and support for clinical ladder advancement and RCIS certification.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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 Carilion Wellness centers.
Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
Childcare discounts.
Continued education and training.