Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Heart, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Norfolk, VA. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements. Hours: 7am to 5:30pm on a 6-week scheduling cycle. Required call: 7 to 9 shifts in a 6-week schedule, including at least one full weekend.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Heart, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Norfolk, VA. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements. Hours: 7am to 5:30pm on a 6-week scheduling cycle. Required call: 7 to 9 shifts in a 6-week schedule, including at least one full weekend.
A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures.
About the Department
Our Cardiac Cath/EP department operates with high efficiency and specialized capabilities, maintaining five state-of-the-art catheterization labs and one minor procedure room. The department supports a wide range of services, including diagnostic catheterizations, coronary interventions, and complex structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip implantation, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and loop recorder implantations. Most procedures are performed under moderate sedation, with full anesthesia support and resources dedicated to both routine and advanced cases.
On average, each Cath lab manages approximately seven cases per day. Electrophysiology (EP) services are delivered through four dedicated labs, performing about four to five cases per lab daily and include advanced mapping and ablation.
The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of approximately 80 professionals, including Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists, Registered Nurses (RNs), EP Specialists, and essential support staff. Our team benefits from extensive cross-training opportunities, allowing staff to develop proficiency in both scrub and circulator roles, as well as across different departmental functions.
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) in progress 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, or nursing) or a licensed/certified EMT or paramedic
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS required within 90 days of hire
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) in progress 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
- Trade School graduate preferred
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Disability & Critical Illness Insurance
- 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.