Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Hampton Roads Locations is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or Specialist for a full time, day shift position in Norfolk and VA Beach

Are you looking for a work family environment?  We are a department with high employee satisfaction and low turn-over.  The longevity of our staff proves that this is a great place to work!

Hours/Shift:
Full Time Days-40 hours per week, 4 (10 hour shifts a week) with some call. 

Up to 15K Sign on Bonus available! Relocated assistance available.

The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants. Provides patient care to all electrophysiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure. Also provides didactic and clinical training.

RCIS Cath LAB-

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a health care professional that, 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 Specialist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers and medications during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care and drug administration commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with the following procedures: diagnostic caths, interventions, CTOs, Afib Watchman device, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), TAVR Heart Valve Replacement, Mitra clips, Left/Right heart caths, biopsies, cardioversions, Transesophageal echo, loop recorder implants, etc.  This area has five labs and a Hybrid OR. 

Education:  A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). One-year related experience required.

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Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent required

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.

​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

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