Electrophysiology Specialist, EP Lab/ Cath Lab RCIS

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital is currently recruiting for an Electrophysiology Specialist for the EP LAB and RCIS for the Cath Lab located in Norfolk, Virginia. The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants. Provides patient care to all electrophysiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure. Also provides didactic and clinical training. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a health care professional that, 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 Specialist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers and medications during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care and drug administration commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Requirements

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science.
• One-year related experience required.
• BLS and RCIS or RCES certification required.
• ACLS will be required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants.
• Provide patient care to all electrophysiology patients.
• Acquire and reduce all pertinent information related to patient procedures.
• Provide didactic and clinical training.
• Perform/review a baseline patient assessment.
• Evaluate patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers and medications during procedures.
• Provide patient care and drug administration in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Act 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 eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees