RCIS- SLH CVIS

About the role

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. This position works in the Cath Lab at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization
• Works with a variety of procedures including diagnostic caths, interventions, CTOs, Afib Watchman device, Impella, IABP, TAVR Heart Valve Replacement, Mitra clips, Left/Right heart caths, biopsies, cardioversions, Transesophageal echo, loop recorder implants, etc.

Requirements

• A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)
• One-year related experience required
• BLS and RCIS or RCES certification required
• ACLS will be required within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).

Skills

• Proficiency in using specialized equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain patient safety and comfort

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Pay

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full Time Days-36 hours per week, 4 (9 hour shifts a week) with some call.

Benefits

Click here to view our Cath Lab Video: Sentara Cath Lab Video

Keywords

• RCES
• RCIS
• Critical Care
• Heart
• Cardiac
• Cath Lab
• cardiovascular technologist
• Talroo-Allied Health
• Monster

Company Information

• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Work Shift: First (Days)
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Tobacco-Free Environment
• Remote Work Available in: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming