Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or Specialist for a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday 7am to 530pm, rotating. No Weekends or Holidays.

Call Requirements: 1 week of call every 3-4 weeks 7a to 7p Monday to the following Monday. One Major and One Minor holiday call shift required per year.

About the Department:

Our department is a cohesive team of 15 skilled professionals, including RNs, RCIS, RTs, and CVIT staff, specializing in cath, angio, and IR vascular procedures. With a steady case volume of 10-12 per day, our experienced team works closely together in a supportive environment. Led by a manager recognized with the ACE award, we focus on delivering high-quality care and fostering opportunities for professional development to ensure excellence in cardiovascular services.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist administers medication under the direction of a qualified physician; ensures compliance with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards; participates in on-call rotation and responds rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations; and contributes to ongoing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab.

ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. 

Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent required

A graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (includes, but is not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy or nursing) or a licensed/certified EMT or paramedic.

​Trade School graduate preferred

Certifications:

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Preferred

BLS required within 90 days of hire

ACLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience:

1 year of Cardiac Technician experience preferred

Medication administration experience preferred

Specialty procedures experience preferred

EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred

Sterile procedure experience preferred

Keywords: RCIS, ARRT, Cardiac Technician, EP, Cardiac Cath, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Invasive specialist, TAVR, Cath Lab, Technician

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$32.13 - $53.55. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.