Radiology Tech - Cath Lab, CVT

Overview

Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number: R

Position

Radiology Tech - Cath Lab, CVT (Open). CVT opportunity for ARRT, RCIS, or RCES for Cath Lab within Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Sign on bonus up to $30,000 and relocation allowance available. New Grad Rad Tech encouraged to apply. Specialized training provided to earn RCIS certification. Call required with 30-minute response time.

Why you’ll love working here

• Team of experienced and highly skilled CVTs and CVT RNs
• Individualized orientation process
• Self-Scheduling, with rotating call
• On Call pay with potential for quarterly bonus
• Teamwork and professional staff
• Opportunities for clinical ladder and RCIS certification support to increase earning potential

About the Cath Lab

The Cath lab is an ACC-accredited Chest Pain center and ACE-accredited PCI Center. As a 24/7 STEMI program the Cath Lab offers state of the art procedures such as TAVRs, Mitral Clips, Watchman/Amulet, PFO Closures, and is a high-volume PCI center. There are 6 Cath procedure rooms, located in the newly built Crystal Springs Tower. The Crystal Springs Tower is a 400,000-square-foot expansion to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – the home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department.

What we do

• Complex therapies/treatments include: Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring (SWAN pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, continuous trans venous pacing (TVP))
• Equipment includes: Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), IMPELLA ventricular assist device, Shockwave IVL, Rotablator and CSI Atherectomy, Coroflow MVD studies
• Procedures: Diagnostic, Interventional and Complex/High Risk PCI, Structural (TAVR, PFO/ASD, Paravalvular Leak, LAA Closure, Evoque Triscuspid VR, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve TEER), Cardiomems, LVAD/Advanced Heart Failure, Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral Procedures
• Structural Research Clinical Trials: BASELINE Trial, ENCIRCLE trial, Cerclage EFS, CLASP II Tricuspid Regurgitation trial, PARADIGM trial, ASAP II trial, CONFORM Pivotal Trial
• Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trials: ARTISAN Study, SAFE STEMI Study, Protect IV Trial, WARRIOR Trial

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to physicians and patients 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.
• Ensures patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedures. 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.
• Monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamics during procedures. Performs data management for various databases, including documentation for case proceedings, moderate sedation, pain management, and medication administration.
• Performs advanced data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Supports electrophysiology studies and ablations.
• Participates in procedure team tasks such as transport, sheath removal, and closure site care. Assists in informed consent and patient education.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s scorecard, performance improvement activities, and mission. Actively participates in achieving service line outcomes.

Qualifications

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. Must obtain AHABLS based on 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. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

Contact and Equal Opportunity

Recruiter: MELISSA FERGUSON
Recruiter Email:
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at .

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 , 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify:

Benefits and About Carilion

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. We offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources. Benefits include 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 Carilion Wellness centers; Access to Virgin Pulse; Discounts on childcare; Continued education and training.

Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, VA, we are a multi-hospital system with Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices.