Cardiac Tech - Vascular & Interventional Center

sentara; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k/403b

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Technician for a full-time day shift (3) 12 shifts, 7am–7pm, in Norfolk, VA. The role involves assisting RNs in prep and recovery across cardiac cath, IR, and OR settings, with responsibilities including EKGs, specimen collection, and patient transport.

The position requires a High School diploma and patient care/healthcare experience is preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience as patient care technician, cardiac tech, or healthcare tech in a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs during prep and recovery for Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients.
• Prepare and recover 20–30 patients daily in the department.
• Postoperative care: settle patients, connect monitors, assist with eating/toileting, and transport to inpatient rooms or discharge. Lift, push, pull, and stand for long periods as required.
• Obtain EKGs or specimens as ordered; assist in discharge process.

Skills

Patient care

Cardiac care

Healthcare teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General is looking for a Cardiac Technician to join the team. Full time Day shift (3) 12 shifts 7am-7pm

Duties

Cardiac 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 equivalent

Experience

patient care technician, cardiac tech, healthcare tech in similar setting experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

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.

Additional Compensation

Sentara provides 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.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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.

Company Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Remote Work Availability

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Main