Cardiovascular Tech - Children's Hospital - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

$25,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to March 31, 2026. Terms and conditions apply. The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) who specializes in invasive cardiologic procedures performed in either the Cardiac Cath or Electrophysiology Lab. They are required to perform on a team in the roles of a scrub tech and monitor during invasive cardiologic procedures. Education and Certification Requirements This position requires: Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RCES program. Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire. ~OR~ Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or paramedic/EMT). Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire. For Radiologic Technology: graduate of certified JCERT radiology program. Requires the individual to obtain their RT certification by the ARRT within 90 days of hire. Requires the individual to obtain their VI, CI, RCIS, or RCES within two years of their hire date. BLS, ACLS Knowledge, Competency, and Professional Development Novice-level Competent in routine studies. Working knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, safety, and service standards Able to perform safely and demonstrate all tasks related to the scrub, monitor, and circulating duties related to the role during diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing ALARA and AORN standards. Completes all core competencies required during orientation period. Demonstrates ability to recognize own limitations and to ask for assistance when necessary. Possesses and utilizes knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Minimize waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedure. Demonstrates ability to correctly and accurately complete charge entry processes. Collects pertinent data about the patient as relevant to procedure. Prepares patient for procedures and provide care pre, intra, and post procedure. Able to set-up all non-invasive patient monitoring Can recognize lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alert LIP. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions of self and team. Demonstrates the ability to promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members. Demonstrates willingness to participate in activities in support of performance improvement and improved clinical outcomes. Works with team to ensure provision of prompt and professional customer service. Demonstrates initiative by seeking opportunities for learning and development. Complies with Health system, TJC, CMS and other patient care standards EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RCES program. Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire.
Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or paramedic/EMT). Requires the individual to obtain their RCIS or RCES certification within two years of their hire.
For Radiologic Technology: graduate of certified JCERT radiology program. Requires the individual to obtain their RT certification by the ARRT within 90 days of hire. Requires the individual to obtain their VI, CI, RCIS, or RCES within two years of their hire date.
BLS
ACLS
Novice-level Competent in routine studies.
Working knowledge of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, safety, and service standards
Able to perform safely and demonstrate all tasks related to the scrub, monitor, and circulating duties related to the role during diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing ALARA and AORN standards.
Completes all core competencies required during orientation period.
Demonstrates ability to recognize own limitations and to ask for assistance when necessary.
Possesses and utilizes knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
Minimize waste by opening only necessary equipment and maintaining sterility throughout procedure.
Demonstrates ability to correctly and accurately complete charge entry processes.
Collects pertinent data about the patient as relevant to procedure.
Prepares patient for procedures and provide care pre, intra, and post procedure.
Able to set-up all non-invasive patient monitoring
Can recognize lethal heart rhythms and other life-threatening changes in patient condition and alert LIP.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions of self and team.
Demonstrates the ability to promote a positive and collaborative practice atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
Demonstrates willingness to participate in activities in support of performance improvement and improved clinical outcomes.
Works with team to ensure provision of prompt and professional customer service.
Demonstrates initiative by seeking opportunities for learning and development.
Complies with Health system, TJC, CMS and other patient care standards