CVT I - RN - Cath Lab - CNRVMC

Employment Status

Full time Shift

Day (United States of America) Facility

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg Requisition Number

R161862 CVT I - RN - Cath Lab - CNRVMC (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

This position is located at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRVMC) in Christiansburg, VA working full time, 4 10-hour days or 5 8-hour days. 10-12 days of call per month, including weekends. Sign on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation assistance available.

Call required with 30-minute response time. The RN CVT I assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional 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.

The RN CVT I Assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional 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.

What We Require

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

None. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia required. Life Support: Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Must successfully complete AHA ACLS within six months of hire and maintain current certification.

Other Minimum Qualifications

Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$36.87 - $55.31 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion 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, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training