Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Sentara Hospitals•Williamsburg, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia, is hiring a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for a full-time, day-shift role in its cardiac catheterization and other invasive cardiovascular environments. The Specialist works with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures and optimize patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; the day off varies each week. The role includes on-call duty with a 30-minute response time. The Specialist assists physicians during procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies. The role also involves operating and monitoring imaging and hemodynamic equipment, collecting accurate data, maintaining a sterile environment, preparing and monitoring patients, documenting procedures, and coordinating post-procedure care. The Specialist administers medication under a qualified physician's direction, follows hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards, responds to emergency cases including STEMI activations, and contributes to cath lab quality assurance and process improvement initiatives. The position requires graduation from a diploma, associate, or bachelor's-level health science program; RCIS and BLS certification; and one year of related experience. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist physicians as a first assistant during diagnostic and interventional 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 cath lab quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental and military leave; paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Emergency backup care.
Educational assistance and tuition assistance of $5,250 per year, with discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000 and student loan repayment assistance.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.