Sentara Health·Woodbridge, Virginia
Acts as a first assistant to physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures while operating advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment. Responsible for patient preparation, real-time monitoring, and responding rapidly to emergency STEMI activations.
City/State: Woodbridge, VA
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center his hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for a PRN/Flexi, day shift position in Woodbridge, VA!
This role primarily covers STEMI Call and PTO.
Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for on call requirements.
The Cath Lab at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 50-person team of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses and patient care staff for additional support. The team sees a mix of inpatient and outpatient and an average of 10 procedures per day. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac and IR at SNVMC.
Primary responsibilities include acting as a first assistant to physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and electrophysiology studies. The Specialist operates and monitors advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment, ensures accurate data collection, and maintains a sterile environment throughout all procedures. They are responsible for patient preparation, real-time monitoring, procedural documentation, and post-procedure care coordination.
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.
RCIS, ARRT, Cardiac Technician, EP, Cardiac Cath, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Invasive specialist, Cath Lab, Technician
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Requires a high school diploma and graduation from a health sciences program, along with RCIS or ARRT certification. Must have at least one year of experience in an invasive cardiac environment and hold BLS certification.
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