Full time
Day (United States of America)
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
R147025 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 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 for quarterly bonus
- Teamwork and professional staff
- Opportunities for clinical ladder and RCIS certification support to increase earning potential
Who are we:
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:
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 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


- 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.



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.



Recruiter:
MELISSA FERGUSON
Recruiter Email:
[email protected]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. T hat’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
