Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or Specialist

Sentara Health • Woodbridge, VA

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About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or Specialist for a full-time, day shift position in Woodbridge, VA! The schedule is 5 eight-hour days. On Call requirement is a minimum of 8 shifts per month including at least 1 weekend. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for on-call requirements. The Cath Lab at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 50-person team of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses, and patient care staff for additional support. The team sees a mix of inpatient and outpatient and an average of 10 procedures per day. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac, and IR at SNVMC. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist administers medication under the direction of a qualified physician; ensures compliance with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards; participates in on-call rotation and responds rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations; and contributes to ongoing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• 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.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Preferred.
• Trade School graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/review a baseline patient assessment.
• Evaluate patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
• Provide patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Act as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.
• Administer medication under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations.
• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.
• 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.
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees