Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (Rcis)

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Obici Hospital located in Suffolk, Virginia is hiring for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (RCIS) for the Cath Lab

Hours/Shift: Full Time Day position working 7am to 5:30pm, Four days a week. With one week of call every 4-5 weeks. No scheduled weekends or Holidays.

Relocation Assistance can be provided to qualified candidates!

Department/Position Overview:

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. 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 Specialist 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. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

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). One-year related experience required.

BLS and RCIS certification required. ACLS will be required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs

• 401k/403B, 401a plans

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Work Perks

For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day!

Sentara 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.

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Cardiovascular Invasive, RCIS

Job Summary

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. 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 Specialist 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. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

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. ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications:

ALD

• Associate's Level Degree (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), TS - Trade School Graduate (Required)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

• Certifications

• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Related experience

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation

Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.