Cath Holding Cardiac Technician
About The Position
Sentara Heart Hospital is looking for a Cardiac Tech to join the team. The position is 9A-9p, 3 days a week, Monday - Friday. No weekends or major holidays. Cardiac Techs help aid the RNs throughout the prep and recovery of our Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, and Cardiac OR patients. In our department we prep and recover 40 - 60 patients a day. In the recovery area, the cardiac techs are trained to 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 per the patient; and transporting patients to their inpatient room or assisting in the discharge process. This job does require the capabilities to lift, push, pull, and standing for long periods of time.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Patient care technician, cardiac tech, healthcare tech experience in a similar setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Settle patients in the recovery 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
- Assist patients 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 and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and 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
