Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab
About The Position
Sentara Heart, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Norfolk, Virginia. The role assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure patient safety and procedural accuracy. Candidates must be within 30 minutes of the facility to meet call requirements. The Cardiac Cath/EP department has five catheterization labs and one minor procedure room. Services include diagnostic catheterizations, coronary interventions, structural heart procedures such as TAVR and MitraClip implantation, transesophageal echocardiograms, and loop recorder implantations. Most procedures use moderate sedation, with anesthesia support available. The department also has four dedicated electrophysiology labs offering advanced mapping and ablation. Staff have cross-training opportunities in scrub and circulator roles and across departmental functions. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with six-week scheduling. Call requirements are 7 to 9 shifts in each six-week schedule, including at least one full weekend. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.90 to $50.52 per hour; additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.
Requirements
- High school graduate 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.
- Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school graduate preferred.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) in progress preferred.
- One year of cardiac technician experience preferred.
- Medication administration experience preferred.
- Specialty procedures experience preferred.
- Electrophysiology and cardiac cath experience preferred.
- Sterile procedure experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
- Work with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and support the safety and accuracy of procedures.
- Participate in a department that provides cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, structural heart, and electrophysiology services.
- Develop proficiency in scrub and circulator roles and across departmental functions through cross-training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid military leave.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
