Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Reimbursement for certifications

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus possible

Job summary

Sentara Health in Hampton, VA, is looking for a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join their team. This full-time day shift role offers a required on-call rotation with a 30-minute response time. Responsibilities include assisting in cardiovascular procedures, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring compliance with hospital standards.

Qualified candidates must have a health science degree and RCIS certification. The position offers extensive benefits, including medical plans, tuition assistance, and up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or bachelor level program in health science is required.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year experience as a Cardiovascular Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Operate and monitor advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency cases.

Skills

Cardiac catheterizations

Angioplasties

Electrophysiology studies

Real-time monitoring

Education

Graduate of a health science program

Tools

Advanced imaging equipment

Hemodynamic equipment

Job description

Overview

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, in Hampton, VA, is hiring a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. This is a full‑time, day shift position that requires on‑call with a 30‑minute response time. Hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus approximately 15 days of call per month (about every 3rd or 4th weekend). A sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Location: Hampton, VA. Shift: First (Days).

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a highly trained professional who assists physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies. The Specialist operates and monitors advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment, ensures accurate data collection, and maintains a sterile environment throughout all procedures. Responsibilities include patient preparation, real‑time monitoring, procedural documentation, and post‑procedure care coordination. The Specialist administers medication under the direction of a qualified physician, ensures compliance with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards, participates in on‑call rotation, responds rapidly to emergency cases (including STEMI activations), and contributes to ongoing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab.

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) – Required

Certification/Licensure

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Required
• BLS – Required
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire – Required

Experience

• 1 year experience as a Cardiovascular Technician – Required

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus possible under established system and employee eligibility criteria

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.