Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (RCIS) Cath Lab

About the role

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist position at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is seeking a Full Time, day shift candidate. This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for Qualified Candidates, with on-call requirements within a 30-minute drive from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first assistant to physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies.
• Operating and monitoring advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment.
• Accurately collecting and maintaining data throughout all procedures.
• Maintaining a sterile environment during all procedures.
• Patient preparation, real-time monitoring, procedural documentation, and post-procedure care coordination.
• Administering medication under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Ensuring compliance with all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participating in on-call rotation and responding rapidly to emergency cases, including STEMI activations.
• Contributing to ongoing quality assurance and process improvement initiatives in the cath lab.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Trade School graduate preferred.
• RCIS or Unexpired Certification.
• ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) - Certifications.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or working in an invasive cardiac environment 1 year Required.
• Medication administration experience preferred.
• Sterile procedure experience preferred.
• EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Trade School graduate preferred.
• Certifications: RCIS or Unexpired Certification Achievements any in the selection list ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) - CertificationsBLS requiredACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist or working in an invasive cardiac environment 1 year Required. Medication administration experience preferred. Specialty procedures experience preferred. EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred. Sterile procedure experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Resources Plan.