Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Health•Woodbridge, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist 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. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates. 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. The team sees an average of 10 procedures per day across 3 labs for EP, Cardiac, and IR. 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, and 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

Graduate of a diploma, associate's, 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.
High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
BLS required.
ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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 in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures utilizing specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician.
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
Annual discretionary bonus may be available if eligibility criteria are met.