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Posted: 13-Nov-23
Location: Gastonia, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 31944
CaroMont Health is hiring a Full Time Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) to work Day shifts within our expanding Electrophysiology Lab at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC!
Sign-on Bonus up to $13,000 based on experience!
Cardiovascular Tech Roles and Responsibilities:
- To perform diversified duties in the Electrophysiology Lab and Hybrid OR, assisting the electrophysiologist intra-procedurally, including preparation and positioning of patients, operation of x-ray equipment in radiological and fluoroscopic procedures, scrubbing, monitoring, and recording hemodynamic parameters according to policy.
- The CVT will be competent to monitor and scrub diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology studies, ablations, device cases such as: generator changes, PPM and ICD implants including complex CRM devices, device explants, lead extraction, venogram, temporary PPM, left atrial appendage closure, and implantable loop recorders.
- Responsibilities may also include training EP procedures to new or existing employees.
- Must complete corporate and department-specific skill validations and maintain core competencies.
The CVT Staff may progress to CVT Intermediate or CVT Advanced by completing skill validations and maintaining competencies to monitor and scrub additional EP Lab procedures.
** See EP Lab Career Advancement Ladder document for additional details
CaroMont Regional Medical Center is a 435-bed medical center located in the city of Gastonia, just minutes from Charlotte, NC.
At CaroMont Health, we believe the cure for “common medicine” is uncommon compassion. We know that the most powerful aspect of healthcare isn’t just advanced technology or even remarkable, breakthrough treatments – it’s the dedicated people who use those tools to help change and save lives.
For more than 75 years, CaroMont Health has been the community's most trusted healthcare partner. Our history has always been guided by the principles of compassion and empathy, leading the way for a brighter, healthier future.
- Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, patients, physicians, and families to achieve positive outcomes.
- BLS/ACLS certification required.
- Experience as a cardiovascular technologist in a Cardiac Cath Lab or EP Lab preferred.
- CEPS or RCES certification preferred.
- Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technology program preferred.
- Caromont Health may recognize alternative allied health credentials for applicants with experience in an EP Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, or Interventional Radiology setting.
Applicants with 2 or more years of experience in an EP Lab may be considered for the CVT Intermediate skill level. Applicants with 3 or more years of experience in an EP Lab may be considered for the CVT Advanced skill level. Applicant must successfully complete the corresponding competency requirements and skill validations within 90 days of hire to maintain the CVT Intermediate or CVT Advanced skill level.
