Cath Lab Tech - CVT

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is hiring a Cath Lab Tech (CVT) for its catheterization laboratory at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. The lab is part of a Level 1 Trauma Center, an ACC-accredited Chest Pain Center, and an ACE-accredited PCI Center. Its 24/7 STEMI program has six procedure rooms in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower and performs a broad range of advanced cardiac and peripheral procedures, therapies, and clinical trials. New graduate radiologic technologists are encouraged to apply. Specialized training is provided to support RCIS certification, which may qualify employees for increased compensation through the clinical ladder. The Cath Lab Tech provides direct assistance to physicians and patients during advanced invasive procedures. The role prepares patients and equipment, scrubs and assists during procedures, helps plan procedural strategies, and responds to emergent situations. The technician monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamic information, operates x-ray equipment, administers medication under physician supervision, and performs advanced data manipulation and documentation. The position also supports patient care activities such as transport, sheath removal, and closure-site care, and contributes to informed consent, patient education, performance improvement, and service-line outcomes. This is a full-time position with a day/evening shift and rotating call. Call is required, with a 30-minute response time. Self-scheduling is available. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation allowance availability. Compensation is $30.47–$45.71; pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience, and the stated range excludes benefits and the pension plan.

Requirements

Graduate of an Allied Health Profession School (RTR, RT).
Hold one of the listed credentials: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
AHS BLS-HCP required; must 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 the position orientation and competency validation.
Respond to required call within 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.
Specialized training and support to earn RCIS certification are provided.

Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to physicians and patients to support optimal outcomes.
Prepare patients and technically advanced equipment for invasive procedures.
Scrub and assist physicians during procedures.
Advise and plan with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies.
Assist during emergent conditions and use critical thinking to manage emergency situations.
Ensure patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedures.
Serve as a patient advocate and advise on medication for patient needs.
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 EKG and hemodynamics during procedures.
Enter patient history, laboratory results, case information, equipment and supply details, and documentation into relevant databases, including information related to moderate sedation, pain management, and medication administration.
Perform advanced data manipulation to obtain value areas, 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 functions, including transport, sheath removal, and closure-site care.
Participate in obtaining and assuring informed consent and providing patient education.
Contribute to Carilion Clinic's scorecard, performance-improvement activities, and mission.
Actively participate in achieving desired service-line outcomes.