Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA.
Job description
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday 7am to 530pm, 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.
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
- 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
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent required
- Graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing) or licensed/certified EMT or paramedic
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS required within 90 days of hire
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.