Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for a full-time role in the Cath Lab. You will provide essential support during cardiovascular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this vital role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Performs baseline patient assessments and evaluates responses during procedures.
• Acts as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterizations.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Education

Graduate of a diploma, associate, or bachelor level program in health science

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is currently hiring a Full Time, Day Shift Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for the Cath Lab in Williamsburg, VA.

Hours

• Monday - Friday between 7am-5:30pm. This position requires "on-call" with a 30-minute response time.

Overview

A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures. In this role, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures. Resulting in an accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Education

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or bachelor level program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or a licensed/certified EMT or paramedic.

Certification/Licensure

• BLS

• ACLS must obtain within 90 days of hire

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