Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

2d • $38 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, is hiring a full-time Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for a first (day) shift position. The role includes on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with approximately 15 days of call per month, including about every third or fourth weekend. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist is a highly trained healthcare professional who supports the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in cardiac catheterization laboratories and other invasive cardiovascular environments. Working with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, the Specialist assists with diagnostic and interventional procedures and helps support patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.

The role involves assisting physicians during procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies; operating and monitoring imaging and hemodynamic equipment; collecting accurate data; and maintaining a sterile environment. The Specialist also prepares and monitors patients, documents procedures, coordinates post-procedure care, and administers medication under a qualified physician’s direction. The position requires compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards, participation in on-call coverage, rapid response to emergency cases including STEMI activations, and involvement in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.

The listed base pay range for full-time employment is $38.29 to $58.66 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.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center, with heart and vascular services, urologic care, diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and an emergency department. Sentara Health describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and identifies diversity, inclusion, and belonging as guiding principles. The workplace is tobacco-free.

Requirements

• Graduate of a diploma-, associate-, or bachelor-level program in health science, including cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of related experience, such as working as a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or in an invasive cardiac environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first assistant to physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies.
• Operate and monitor advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment.
• Ensure accurate data collection and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patients, document procedures, and coordinate post-procedure care.
• Administer medication under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Comply with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations.
• Contribute to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave, including vacation and holidays.
• 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 of $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.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree