EP Lab Tech - CVT

Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (CVT) Opportunity in EP Lab

Full time

Day/Evening (United States of America)

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number: R154648 EP Lab Tech - CVT (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

CVT opportunity in EP Lab within Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Seeking a skilled imaging professional (ARRT, RCES, RCIS) with a strong background in Electrophysiology. Join our dynamic team, bring your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field. Sign on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation allowance available. Specialized training provided to obtain RCES Certification.

Why work here:

• Team of experienced and highly skilled CVTs and CVT RNs
• Individualized orientation process
• Self-Scheduling
• No weekends, holidays or on-call shifts
• Teamwork and professional staff
• Opportunities for clinical ladder and RCES certification support to increase earning potential

The Electrophysiology Lab offers state-of-the-art procedures such as Cardiac Ablations, Pacemakers, and Defibrillator Implantations. It is located in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower. The Crystal Springs Tower is a 400,000-square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and is the home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department.

Some of the complex therapies/treatments performed include:

• Implant Procedures: Pacemaker, ICD Defibrillator, leadless pacemaker, subcutaneous ICD, CRRT Device, Implantable loop recorder, and Cardioversion
• EP Studes for Arrhythmias
• Ablations: Atrial fibrillation and Ventricular Fibrillation ablation, PF ablation, and RF ablation
• Treatments for Conditions: Arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Fibrillation

Job Responsibilities

• 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 medication for patient needs. Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment. Operates x-ray equipment and administers medication 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 various databases, moderate sedation, pain management, and medication administration. Performs advanced data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs in the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory. Performs advanced data manipulation to assist with electrophysiology studies and ablations.
• 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.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of Allied Health Profession School (RTR, RT)
Experience: Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience preferred.
Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, RCIS or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist, RCES or Radiologic Technologist, Registered, RT(R), or Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist, CRT.

Life Support: AHS BLS-HCP required. Required to obtain/maintain AHABLS based on specific work unit. Must successfully complete AHA ACLS 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.

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, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training