Electrophysiology Specialist, EP Lab/ Cath Lab RCIS

Sentara • Norfolk, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

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Sentara Heart Hospital is currently recruiting for an Electrophysiology Specialist for the EP LAB and RCIS for the Cath Lab located in Norfolk, Virginia. Are you looking for a work family environment? We are a department with high employee satisfaction and low turnover. The longevity of our staff proves that this is a great place to work!

Hours/Shift: Full Time Days - 40 hours per week, 4 (10 hour shifts a week) with some call.

Up to 15K Sign on Bonus available! Relocation assistance available.

The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants. Provides patient care to all electrophysiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure. Also provides didactic and clinical training.

RCIS Cath LAB: 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 or RCES certification required. ACLS will be required within 90 days of hire.

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. For more information about our employee benefits click: Benefits - Sentara

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

Job Summary: The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and device implants. Provides patient care to all electrophysiology patients, including acquisition and reduction of all pertinent information related to their procedure. Also provides didactic and clinical training.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI. Related experience.

Skills: Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Instructing, 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.

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

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