Cardiovascular Specialist; RN​/RT - Electrophysiology Lab

The Cardiovascular Specialist will deliver exceptional and streamlined patient care during Electrophysiology Lab procedures by documenting, circulating, and scrubbing.

You will work alongside a care team of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other specialists to provide state-of the art therapies for patients with simple to complex arrythmias.

Our Electrophysiology team is proud to be among the first in the region using a next-generation system that represents a major leap forward in AFib care – this leads to more flexibility and precision, helping improve safety, reduce risk, and shorten recovery times.

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 sign on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.
• Department:
  Electrophysiology Lab – Specializes in the various electrical disorders of the heart, including heart rhythm disorders.
• Location:
  
  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a thriving, nationally renowned academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center that includes 885-beds.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license as a Registered Nurse in NC and two years of RN experience preferred.
• Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) with registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise and two years experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab preferred.
• Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program.

• Two years of experience of experience within registry/license scope preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 90 days.
• Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing).
• Competencies in:
  Ablation and device room set-up, simple ablation and device procedures, TEE guided cardioversions, and Implantable Loop Recorders.
• Professional communication skills with diverse age groups.
• Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension.

• 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.
• 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.

Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace.