Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Cath Lab

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

1d • $38 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart, part of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is hiring a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) in Norfolk, Virginia. The role works in the Cardiac Cath/EP department and requires being within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., using a six-week scheduling cycle, with 7 to 9 call shifts per cycle, including at least one full weekend.

The Specialist assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies. Duties include administering medication under physician direction; 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 role participates in on-call coverage and responds rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations, while following hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards. The Specialist also contributes to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.

The department operates five catheterization labs and one minor procedure room and provides diagnostic catheterizations, coronary interventions, and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip implantation, TEE, and loop recorder implantation. Most procedures use moderate sedation, with anesthesia support available. The department also has four dedicated EP labs, providing advanced mapping and ablation. Cross-training opportunities include scrub and circulator roles and other departmental functions. The multidisciplinary department has approximately 80 professionals and emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, professional growth, and safe, high-quality patient care.

The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for qualified candidates. Full-time base pay is listed as $38.29 to $58.66 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• RCIS certification or an unexpired certification from the listed selection, including ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI).
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience as a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or working in an invasive cardiac environment.
• Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school graduate.
• Medication administration experience.
• Specialty procedures experience.
• EP and cardiac cath experience.
• Sterile procedure experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first assistant to physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies.
• Administer medication under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Operate and monitor advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment.
• Ensure accurate data collection and procedural documentation.
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patients during procedures and coordinate post-procedure care.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to ongoing 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 up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED