Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a full-time Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist for a day-shift position in Suffolk, Virginia. The schedule consists of four rotating 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are no regularly scheduled weekends or holidays. Call is one week every three to four weeks, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through the following Monday, with one major and one minor holiday call shift required each year. The technologist assists with cardiac and vascular procedures using specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician. The role supports accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include performing or reviewing baseline patient assessments, evaluating patient responses to diagnostic or interventional procedures, providing requested patient care in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, and acting as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization. The department is a team of 15 professionals, including RNs, RCIS, RTs, and CVIT staff, working in cath, angiography, and interventional radiology vascular procedures. The team handles approximately 10–12 cases per day and emphasizes supportive teamwork, high-quality care, and professional development. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.90–$50.52 per hour. Compensation may also include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Graduate of a diploma, associate, or bachelor's health sciences program, including cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing; alternatively, be a licensed or certified EMT or paramedic.
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
Trade school graduation.
One year of cardiac technician experience.
Medication administration experience.
Specialty procedures experience.
EP and cardiac catheterization experience.
Sterile procedure experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with cardiac and vascular procedures using specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician.
Support accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Perform or review baseline patient assessments.
Evaluate patient responses 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Paid holidays.
Paid military leave.
Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
Voluntary benefits.