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, day shift position with three 12-hour shifts from 0600-1800. Cardiac Techs assist RNs with the preparation and recovery of Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac OR patients. The department handles 20-30 patients daily. In the recovery area, Cardiac Techs are trained to settle patients postoperatively, hook them to monitors, clean, reposition, obtain EKGs or specimens, remove arterial and venous sheaths from femoral, radial, and brachial sites, assist patients with eating and toileting, and transport patients to their inpatient rooms or assist with discharge. This role requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Patient care technician, cardiac tech, healthcare tech in a 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 room 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
- 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
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications
- Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
