CVT Cardiovascular Tech - New Grad Opportunity

Job Summary

New Grad CVT opportunity for ARRT, RCIS, or RCES for Cath Lab within Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia, Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available. New Grad Rad Tech encouraged to apply. Specialized training available.

Why work here:

• Team of experienced and highly skilled CVTs and CVT RNs 
• Individualized orientation process
• Self-Scheduling, with rotating call
• On Call pay with potential qualifying quarterly bonus
• Hard-working, Teamwork, Professional Staff
• Opportunities for clinical ladder or RCIS certifications support

Who are we:

The Cath lab is an ACC-accredited Chest Pain center and ACE-accredited PCI Center. As a 24/7 STEMI program. At CRMH we have 5 Cardiac Catheterization Labs. The Cath Lab offers state of the art procedures such as TAVRs, Mitral Clips, Watchman/Amulet, PFO cloLabs. as well as being a high-volume PCI center.

As part of CVI, the Cath Lab will be relocating to the new Crystal Spring Tower by 2025. The Crystal Spring Tower is a 400,000-square-foot expansion to Roanoke Memorial Hospital – the future home of our Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department. 

What we do:

Some of the complex therapies/treatments performed 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, Rotablator and CSI
• Procedures: Diagnostic, Interventional and Complex/High Risk PCI, Structural (TAVR, TMVR, PFO/ASD, Paravalvular Leak, LAA Closure), Cardiomems, LVAD/ Advanced Heart Failure, Diagnostic and Interventional Peripheral Procedures
• Structural Research Clinical Trails: BASELINE Trail, ENCIRCLE trial, Cerclage EFS, CLASP II Tricuspid Regurgitation trail, PARADIGM trail, ASAP II trail, CONFORM Pivotal Trail
• Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trails: ARTISAN Study, SAFE STEMI Study, Protect IV Trail, WARRIOR Trail

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: RCV through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred; Graduate of Allied Health Profession School (RRT, RTT) with board registry/licensure required or Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).

Experience: Interventional Radiology or critical care experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Current RTT or RTR status. AHS BLS-HCP required.  Required to obtain/maintain AHA BLS 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.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

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, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.