Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist- Cath Lab

Sentara Hospitals•Suffolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a full-time Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Suffolk, Virginia. The position is on the first/day shift and follows four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, on a rotating schedule. Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are no regular weekend or holiday shifts, but the position requires one week of call every three to four weeks, from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. the following Monday, plus one major and one minor holiday call shift each year. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist uses specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician to assist with cardiac and vascular procedures. The role supports accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining patient safety and comfort. The technologist performs or reviews baseline patient assessments, evaluates patient responses to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization procedures, provides requested patient care, and acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization. The department is a supportive team of 15 professionals, including RNs, RCIS, RTs, and CVIT staff, specializing in cath, angiography, and interventional radiology vascular procedures. The team handles approximately 10–12 cases per day and supports professional development. Sentara offers market-competitive compensation. The stated base pay range for full-time employment is $32.90–$50.52 per hour; additional compensation may 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with cardiac and vascular procedures using specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician.
Help achieve accurate diagnoses 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 physician direction.
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.
Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Paid holidays.
Paid military leave.
Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
Voluntary benefits.