Cardiovascular Specialist I

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 78,398,000 - 109,745,000; Full time

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to join our team. You will participate in complex cardiac and vascular procedures with a focus on patient education and high-quality care in a state-of-the-art cath lab.

The role offers full-time daytime hours with a 30-minute call requirement, contributing to a dynamic cardiovascular program that emphasizes safety and compassionate patient experiences.

Qualifications

• One year experience as an allied health care professional or one year experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist in a cath lab setting.
• BLS/ACLS within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements
• Preparing and supporting patients and families before, during, and after procedures
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient

Skills

Cardiac cath lab procedures

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of Cardiovascular Technology program

Cardiovascular Technology degree

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $27.36 - $38.30 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Cardiovascular Specialist I today with LewisGale Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Every heartbeat matters—and as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, you’ll be part of the team that protects them. In this role, you’ll stand alongside physicians and colleagues to deliver advanced care during lifesaving cardiac procedures. With access to state‑of‑the‑art cath lab technology, a strong team by your side, and the support you need to balance work and life, you’ll be empowered to deliver the safe, high‑quality care you take pride in delivering. From guiding patients and families through their journey to ensuring precision in every step of treatment, you’ll bring both skill and compassion to moments that improve more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements
• Preparing and supporting patients and families with care, education, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient

What qualifications you will need:

Required:

• One year experience as an allied health care professional or one year experience as a Cardiovascular Specialist in a cath lab setting.
• (BLS) Basic Life Support from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) and ACLS-required within 180 days of employment.

Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited program in an Allied Health Profession including but not limited to Cardiovascular Technology.

Hours: Full time, day shift weekdays only. Call is required (30 minute response time)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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