Sentara Health·Hampton, Virginia
The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures to ensure patient safety and accurate diagnosis. They perform baseline patient assessments and monitor patient responses during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
City/State: Hampton, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is currently hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Hampton, VA. This is a full time, day shift position and requires "on-call" with a 30-minute response time.
Up to 10K Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates!
7am-3:30pm, along with approximately 15 days of call per month (about every 3rd or 4th weekend).
A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures.
In this role, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures.
Resulting in an accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.
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.
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Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
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.
Candidates must be a graduate of a diploma, associate, or bachelor's health sciences program in a relevant field or be a licensed EMT/paramedic. BLS and ACLS certifications are required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Cardiovascular invasive technologists are typically in steady demand in Virginia hospitals and cardiac labs, where employers look for candidates with hands-on cath lab or cardiac technician experience. This role is competitive because it combines clinical training, ACLS readiness, and familiarity with invasive cardiovascular procedures; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification path and be ready to show one year of relevant cardiac experience and a plan to obtain ACLS within 90 days.
