Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Hospitals•Woodbridge, VA

6d•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, and must be within 30 minutes of the facility. 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 consisting of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses, and patient care staff. The team performs an average of 10 procedures per day, with a mix of inpatient and outpatient cases. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac, and IR at SNVMC. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, also known as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional who assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role requires close collaboration with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to deliver high-quality care and ensure procedural safety and accuracy. The technologist utilizes specialized equipment under the direction of a qualified physician to perform cardiac and vascular procedures, aiding in the accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of heart disease while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Key duties include performing/reviewing baseline patient assessments, evaluating patient response to procedures, providing patient care as directed, and acting as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterizations.

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 through the utilization of specialized equipment and 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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met