Invasive Cardiovascular Tech I/II - EP Lab - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to join the Cardiovascular Lab team. The role requires scrub, monitor, and circulating duties during diagnostic and interventional procedures, with emphasis on ALARA and patient safety.

Qualifications include RCIS/RCES or equivalent training, radiologic/health science background, and certification within two years of hire. BLS/ACLS are required for clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RCES program with certification within two years of hire.
• Graduate of a health science program related to cardiovascular tech, ultrasound, radiologic tech, nursing, or paramedic/EMT with RCIS/RCES within two years.
• For Radiologic Technology: ARRT certification within 90 days of hire; VI, CI, RCIS, RCES within two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub, monitor and circulating duties during invasive procedures.
• Set up non-invasive monitoring and ensure sterile technique.
• Work on a team to provide prompt and professional patient care throughout procedures.

Skills

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Patient data collection

Scrub and monitor duties

Education

RCIS/RCES certification program

Radiologic technology degree

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

**$20,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to October 31, 2026. Terms and conditions apply. **

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) who specializes in invasive cardiologic procedures performed in either the Cardiac Cath or Electrophysiology Lab. They are required to perform on a team in the roles of a scrub tech and monitor during invasive cardiologic procedures.

Education and Certification Requirements

This position requires:

Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RCES program. Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire.

Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or paramedic/EMT). Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire.

For Radiologic Technology: graduate of certified JCERT radiology program. Requires the individual to obtain their RT certification by the ARRT within 90 days of hire. Requires the individual to obtain their VI, CI, RCIS, or RCES within two years of their hire date.

BLS, ACLS

Knowledge, Competency, and Professional Development

• Novice-level
• Competent in routine studies.
• Working knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, safety, and service standards
• Able to perform safely and demonstrate all tasks related to the scrub, monitor, and circulating duties related to the role during diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing ALARA and AORN standards.
• Completes all core competencies required during orientation period.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize own limitations and to ask for assistance when necessary.
• Possesses and utilizes knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Minimize waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to correctly and accurately complete charge entry processes.
• Collects pertinent data about the patient as relevant to procedure.
• Prepares patient for procedures and provide care pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Able to set-up all non-invasive patient monitoring
• Can recognize lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alert LIP.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions of self and team.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in activities in support of performance improvement and improved clinical outcomes.
• Works with team to ensure provision of prompt and professional customer service.
• Demonstrates initiative by seeking opportunities for learning and development.
• Complies with Health system, TJC, CMS and other patient care standards

Compensation Ranges:

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist I: $31.42 - $48.70
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist II: $35.19 - $54.55
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist III: $39.41 - $61.09

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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