Cardiovascular Specialist; RN), Cath Lab

Overview

Cardiovascular Specialist (RN), Cath Lab, Days

Department:
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Cardiac Cath Lab

• 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, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines, and report any malfunctions.
• Record Keeping:
  Complete and maintain accurate departmental records and logs, enter patient data and charges into electronic systems, and safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communication:
  Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; address conflicts and concerns as needed.
• On-Call:
  Provide coverage for 24-hour emergency calls for Cath Lab; rotating on-call responsibilities with other staff; respond to emergency calls in a timely manner and coordinate activities between departments to ensure prompt patient care.
• Patient Care:
  Monitor and evaluate patient stability during procedures; administer medications and treatments under supervision; assist with advanced procedures.
• Education & Consultation:
  Mentor and support co-workers and trainees; participate in Continuing Education and in-service opportunities; perform 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.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN license in NC, or
• Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) with registry or license as appropriate, or
• Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program

• Two years of experience within registry/license scope preferred
• CPR certification upon hire
• Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing)
• Professional communication skills with diverse age groups
• Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension

Hours per week: 40;

Schedule:

5 eight-hour days; on-call one night per week and every fifth weekend. Pay range: $34.90 - $52.35 per hour. Benefits eligible:
Yes.

• Base compensation within pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training
• Premium pay such as shift on-call, and more based on role
• Incentive pay for select positions; annual performance-based increases
• Paid Time Off and health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The Cardiovascular Specialist will provide excellent and efficient patient care throughout 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. You will work alongside a care team, including cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists.