Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Vascular and Interventional Radiology DepartmentReports To: Procedure SupervisorSchedule: Four 9-hour shifts (07:30–17:00), On-call 2–3 times weekly (17:00–07:00) and every 3rd weekendPosition Summary:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) to join our Vascular and Interventional Radiology team. The RCIS will support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, ensuring the highest level of patient care and procedural support. This role plays a key part in image-guided interventions, working closely with physicians, nurses, and technologists.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the performance of vascular and interventional radiology procedures including angiograms, stent placements, embolizations, thrombolysis, and image-guided biopsies.Operate and maintain imaging and monitoring equipment during procedures.Monitor patient vital signs and administer contrast agents under physician direction.Ensure sterile technique and maintain a safe procedural environment.Accurately document procedure details in the electronic medical record.Participate in on-call rotation (2–3 evenings per week, 17:00–07:00, and every 3rd weekend) to provide emergency support for after-hours procedures.Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Maintain up-to-date certifications and continuing education relevant to the role.Qualifications:Required: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential through CCI or equivalent (e.g., ARRT with Interventional Radiography certification).Preferred: Experience in vascular and interventional radiology or a cath lab setting.Current BLS and ACLS certifications.Strong knowledge of vascular anatomy and interventional procedures.Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Excellent communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills.Working Conditions:Exposure to radiation and bodily fluids in a procedural setting.Ability to wear lead protection for extended periods.Must be able to lift or position patients and equipment as needed..Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr