Electrophysiology Specialist
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Heart Hospital, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an Electrophysiology Specialist in Norfolk, VA.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Heart Hospital, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an Electrophysiology Specialist in Norfolk, VA.
Schedule: 6 Week Scheduling. Full Time, Day shift. Department Hours are from 630a to 5p. Minimal Call for Holiday coverage required.
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 across roles, as well as across different departmental functions.
Education
- Trade School Graduate or Bachelor Degree preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certification/Licensure
- BLS required
- ACLS within 90 days of hire
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist, Registered Cardio Invasive Specialist or registry eligible required (RCIS or RCES)
Experience
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Invasive procedure experience
- EP lab experience preferred
- Implanted Device Experience Preferred
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- BLS required
- ACLS within 90 days of hire
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardio Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or registry eligible required
- Invasive procedure experience
- Trade School Graduate or Bachelor Degree preferred
- 1 year of experience preferred
- EP lab experience preferred
- Implanted Device Experience Preferred
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus up to $15,000
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
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.