Vascular Interventional Center Cardiac Tech
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General is looking for a Cardiac Technician to join the team. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm. Cardiac Technicians assist Registered Nurses (RNs) in the preparation and recovery of patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac Operating Room procedures. The department manages 20-30 patients daily. In the recovery area, Cardiac Techs are responsible for post-operative patient stabilization (connecting to monitors, cleaning, repositioning), obtaining EKGs, collecting ordered specimens, removing arterial and venous sheaths from femoral, radial, and brachial sites, assisting patients on bedrest with needs such as eating and toileting, and transporting patients to their inpatient rooms or assisting with discharge. This role requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and involves prolonged periods of standing.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- patient care technician, cardiac tech, healthcare tech in similar setting experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid RNs throughout the prep and recovery of Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients.
- Settle patients in the recovery area postoperatively (hooking to the monitor, cleaning, repositioning).
- Obtain EKGs or any specimens ordered.
- Remove arterial and venous sheaths from the femoral, radial and brachial sites.
- Help patients that are on bedrest with eating, toileting, or any other request.
- Transport patients to their inpatient room or assist in the discharge process.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B
- 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
