Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (RCIS)

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Heart Hospital located in Norfolk, Virginiais hiring for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (RCIS) for the Cath Lab

Hours / Shift : Full Time Day position with required call.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus available and relocation can be provided!

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.

In this role , you will have the opportunity to work with the following procedures : diagnostic caths, interventions, CTOs, Afib Watchman device, Impella,intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), TAVR Heart Valve Replacement, Mitra clips, Left / Right heart caths, biopsies, cardioversions, Transesophageal echo, loop recorder implants, etc.

This area has five labs and a Hybrid OR.

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.

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Facility Highlights :

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Sentara Benefits :

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.

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Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!

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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.

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

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