Cardiac Tech - Vascular & Interventional Center

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Pay Down

401k/403B match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Cardiac Technician to support RNs in prep and recovery for Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients. This full-time position runs a day shift on a rotating 12-shift schedule (7am-7pm) with potential shift differentials.

Responsibilities include EKGs, specimen collection, arterial/venous sheath removal, assisting bedrest patients, and transporting or assisting in discharge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as patient care technician / cardiac tech preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs in prep and recovery for Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients.
• Prep and recover 20-30 patients daily.
• Obtain EKGs and specimens; remove arterial/venous sheaths.

Skills

Cardiac technician experience

Patient care

Healthcare tech

EKG administration

Lifting and mobility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara Norfolk General is looking for a Cardiac Technician to join the team. Full time Day shift(3) 12 shifts 7am-7pmCardiac Techs help aid the RNs throughout the prep and recovery of our Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients. In our department we prep and recover 20 - 30 patients a day. In the recovery area, the cardiac techs are trained to settle patients in the room postoperatively (hooking to the monitor, cleaning, repositioning); obtain EKGs or any specimens ordered; remove arterial and venous sheaths from the femoral, radial and brachial sites; help patients that are on bedrest with eating, toileting, or any other request per the patient; and transporting patients to their inpatient room or assisting in the discharge process. This job does require the capabilities to lift, push, pull, and standing for long periods of time.Education:High School degree or equivalentExperience:patient care technician, cardiac tech, healthcare tech in similar setting experience preferred Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day!Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Keywords: operating room , or, surgical services OR tech, cardiac or, Talroo-Allied healthWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.90 - $33.67 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.