Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Health • Woodbridge, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or Registered Specialist position in Woodbridge, VA! 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, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures. In this role, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures. Resulting in an accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort. 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.

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.
• BLS required
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• RCIS- Flexi PRN
• RCIS- Full Time Days
• Cardiovascular Tech Full-Time Days
• Trade School graduate preferred
• American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
• Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or working in an invasive cardiac environment 1 year preferred
• Medication administration experience preferred
• Specialty procedures experience preferred
• EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred
• Sterile procedure experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Works closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures.
• Utilizes specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures.
• 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.
• Acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED