Primarily day/evening shifts with call requirement.
Join our dynamic invasive cardiovascular team, bring your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Sign on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation allowance available. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field. Specialized training available to obtain RCIS and secure professional advancement through clinical ladder.
Why work here:
· Team of experienced and highly skilled CVTs and CVT RNs
· Individualized orientation process
· Self-Scheduling, with rotating call
· On Call pay with potential for quarterly bonus
· Teamwork and professional staff
· Opportunities for clinical ladder and RCIS certification support to increase earning potential
Who are we:
The Cath lab is an ACC-accredited Chest Pain center and ACE-accredited PCI Center. As a 24/7 STEMI program the Cath Lab offers state of the art procedures such as TAVRs, Mitral Clips, Watchman/Amulet, PFO Closures, and is a high-volume PCI center. There are 6 Cath procedure rooms, located in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower. The Crystal Springs Tower is a 400,000-square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – the home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department.
What we do:
Some of the complex therapies/treatments performed include:
· Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring (SWAN pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, continuous trans venous pacing (TVP)
· Equipment includes: Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), IMPELLA ventricular assist device, Shockwave IVL, Rotablator and CSI Atherectomy, Coroflow MVD studies.
· Procedures: Diagnostic, Interventional and Complex/High Risk PCI, Structural (TAVR, PFO/ASD, Paravalvular Leak, LAA Closure, Evoque Triscuspid VR, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve TEER), Cardiomems, LVAD/ Advanced Heart Failure, Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral Procedures
· Structural Research Clinical Trials: BASELINE Trial, ENCIRCLE trial, Cerclage EFS, CLASP II Tricuspid Regurgitation trial, PARADIGM trial, ASAP II trial, CONFORM Pivotal Trial
· Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trials: ARTISAN Study, SAFE STEMI Study, Protect IV Trial, WARRIOR Trial
The CVT I- RN assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional and device implant 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 sedation and pain medication for patient comfort. Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment. Operates digital x-ray equipment and administers medications 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 ACC, conscious sedation, pain management, and medication administration. Performs basic data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs.
- 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.
- Provides Procedural Sedation according to the guidelines set forth in the Carilion Clinic “Procedural Sedation/Analgesia, Care of Patients Receiving” policy for patients greater than 12 years of age. Maintains appropriate credential to monitor patients receiving sedation/analgesia.
Interacts with unit staff, physicians, management, customers, and ancillary departments. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Observes and documents data reflective of the patients' status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
What We Require:Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
Experience: Critical care experience preferred.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must have valid nursing license (RN) in the state of Virginia.
Life Support: Must have and maintain current AHA BLS-HCP certification. Must successfully complete AHAACLS 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. Successful completion of cardiac monitoring course required.
Recruiter:
MELISSA FERGUSONRecruiter 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 ClinicCarilion 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, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Skills Required
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
- Valid nursing license (RN) in the state of Virginia
- Current AHA BLS-HCP certification
- Complete AHA ACLS within six months
- Critical care experience preferred
What We Do
Carilion Clinic is a non-profit integrated health care organization serving nearly one million people in Virginia through a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and advanced primary care practices.
