Cardiovascular Specialist (RN), Cath Lab
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 95994
Job Family: Radiology Services
Status: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085032059-Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
The Cardiovascular Specialist will provide excellent and efficient patient care throughout the cardiac catheterization procedures by performing in various roles to include, but not limited to, physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and those duties specific to licensure, certification, and/or registration.
Position Highlights
- Shift Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Call 1 day/week + every 5th weekend
- Sign-On Bonus: This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.
- Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Winston-Salem, NC
What We Offer
- Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year starting, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a Bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
- Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
- Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
- Relocation Assistance: Specific conditions apply.
Education Requirements
- Completion of Accredited Nursing program, current license as a Registered Nurse in NC, and two years of RN experience
or - Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.), registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise, with two years experience in Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab
or - Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program
Experience/Certification Requirements
- CPR certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 90 days
- Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing)
- Professional communication skills with diverse age groups
- Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension
Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To)
- Emergency Preparedness: Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; Recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.
- Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment: Promote safety practices & standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines & report any malfunctions.
- Record Keeping: Complete & maintain accurate departmental records and logs in a timely manner by entering patient data and charges into electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy & confidentiality.
- Communication: Maintain professional relationship with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; sensitively address conflicts & concerns as needed.
- On-Call: Provides coverage for 24-hour emergency call for Cardiac Cath Lab. Rotating on call responsibilities with other staff members. Responding in a timely fashion (within 25 minutes) to emergency calls. Facilitating activities between departments to ensure prompt patient care.
- Patient Care: Monitor & evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications & treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.
- Education & Consultation: Offer mentorship and support to co-workers & trainees, participate in Continuing Education & in-service opportunities, and performs / maintains assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.
- Age-Specific Care: Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.
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