Cath Lab Tech - CVT

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking a CVT for its Cath Lab at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The lab is part of an ACC-accredited Chest Pain Center and an ACE-accredited PCI Center, operates a 24/7 STEMI program, and has six procedure rooms in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower. The team performs advanced cardiac, structural heart, peripheral, and electrophysiology-related procedures and participates in clinical research trials. New graduate radiologic technologists are encouraged to apply; specialized training is provided to support RCIS certification and clinical ladder advancement. The CVT provides direct assistance to physicians and patients during advanced invasive procedures. The role prepares patients and equipment, scrubs and assists during procedures, collaborates with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies, and helps manage emergencies. The CVT monitors and interprets EKGs and hemodynamics, operates X-ray equipment, administers medication under physician supervision, documents case information, and performs advanced data calculations. The role also supports patient transport, sheath removal, closure-site care, informed consent, and patient education, while contributing to quality and service-line outcomes. The position is full time, with a day/evening shift and rotating call. Call is required with a 30-minute response time. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation allowance are available.

Requirements

Graduate of an allied health profession school (RTR or RT).
Hold one of the following credentials: RCIS, RCES, RT(R), RRT, or CRT.
AHS BLS-HCP required; obtain and maintain AHA BLS based on the specific work unit.
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.
Call availability with a 30-minute response time.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology experience is preferred.
New graduate radiologic technologists are encouraged to apply.
Interest in specialized training to earn RCIS certification and pursue clinical ladder advancement.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and technically advanced equipment for invasive procedures.
Scrub and assist physicians during procedures and advise on procedural strategies and supplies.
Assist during emergent conditions using advanced critical-thinking skills.
Help ensure patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedures and serve as a patient advocate.
Obtain and set up procedural supplies and equipment.
Operate X-ray equipment and administer medication under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
Monitor and interpret EKGs and hemodynamics during procedures.
Enter patient history, laboratory results, case proceedings, equipment and supply information, and related documentation into databases.
Document and support moderate sedation, pain management, and medication administration.
Perform advanced data manipulation, including value-area calculations, shunt calculations, and cardiac outputs in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Perform advanced data manipulation to assist with electrophysiology studies and ablations.
Participate in procedure-team patient care, including transport, sheath removal, and closure-site care.
Participate in obtaining and assuring informed consent and providing patient education.
Contribute to Carilion Clinic scorecard and performance-improvement activities and support desired service-line outcomes.