Valley Health·Front Royal, Virginia
The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech I acts as an essential team member, assisting the physician by scrubbing, circulating for supplies, or monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Department WMH CATH LAB - 257041 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade
Work Schedule > Monday - Friday, 730-400. No on call, no weekends, no holidays. The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech functions as an essential team member in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
include but are not limited to scrubbing to assist the MD, circulating for supplies to assist the procedure or monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during the procedure. Education Graduate of accredited two (2) year Allied Health training program preferred. College level anatomy & physiology required. Experience Three years patient care experience preferred. Training or working experience in an invasive cardiovascular environment preferred. Certification & Licensure Acquire Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography certification or a CVT with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within 2 years of employment. A Registered Radiology Tech may be hired in this position. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required with 30 days of hire. Qualifications Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served. Must possess communication skills necessary to relate to physicians, peers and patients on a professional and technical level. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!
Candidates should preferably have a degree from an accredited two-year Allied Health program and three years of patient care experience, including invasive cardiovascular exposure. Required certifications include BLS upon hire and ACLS within 30 days, with a future requirement for CI Radiography or RCIS certification.
Market context
Virginia cardiac cath lab tech roles are typically driven by hospital and cardiovascular service-line needs, especially in facilities that perform invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. These jobs are competitive because employers often look for an accredited two-year Allied Health background, patient care experience with invasive cardiovascular exposure, and timely BLS and ACLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification timeline and invasive procedure experience before applying.
