Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Long-term disability

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for a full-time, first shift. The role supports cath, angio, and IR procedures with a team of skilled professionals.

Responsibilities include assisting in cardiac and vascular procedures, performing patient assessments, and acting as a first assistant during catheterizations, with expected RCIS and ACLS/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health sciences program (cardiovascular tech, ultrasound, radiologic tech, respiratory therapy or nursing) or licensed EMT/paramedic.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ACLS/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• RCIS preferred.
• 1 year Cardiac Technician experience preferred.
• Medication administration and EP/Cath experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiac and vascular procedures under physician direction.
• Perform baseline patient assessments and monitor response during cardiac catheterization.
• Provide patient care in the cath lab as requested by the physician.
• Act as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Skills

Cardiac Technician

EP/Cath experience

Sterile technique

Patient assessment

Education

Health sciences degree (diploma/associates/bachelor)

Tools

RCIS

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA.

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday 7am to 5:30pm, rotating.

No Weekends or Holidays.

Call Requirements

1 week of call every 3-4 weeks 7a to 7p Monday to the following Monday.

One Major and One Minor holiday call shift required per year.

About the Department

Our department is a cohesive team of 15 skilled professionals, including RNs, RCIS, RTs, and CVIT staff, specializing in cath, angio, and IR vascular procedures.

With a steady case volume of 10-12 per day, our experienced team works closely together in a supportive environment.

Led by a manager recognized with the ACE award, we focus on delivering high-quality care and fostering opportunities for professional development to ensure excellence in cardiovascular services.

Role Summary

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 & Qualifications

A graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (includes, but is not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy or nursing) or a licensed/certified EMT or paramedic.

High School Graduate or Equivalent required.

Trade School graduate preferred.

Certifications

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Preferred.

BLS required within 90 days of hire.

ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

ACLS not required for hire but must acquire within 90 days.

Experience

1 year of Cardiac Technician experience preferred.

Medication administration experience preferred.

Specialty procedures experience preferred.

EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred.

Sterile procedure experience preferred.

Keywords

RCIS, ARRT, Cardiac Technician, EP, Cardiac Cath, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Invasive specialist, TAVR, Cath Lab, Technician #Talroo-Allied Health

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.90 - $50.52 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.

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.

Company Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA.

Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Remote Locations

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.

Company History

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.

Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara 'Employer of Choice' for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!