Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

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Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday 7am to 530pm, rotating. No Weekends or Holidays.

Call Requirements: 1 week of call every 3-4 weeks 7a to 7p Monday to the following Monday. One Major and One Minor holiday call shift required per year.

About the Department:

Our department is a cohesive team of 15 skilled professionals, including RNs, RCIS, RTs, and CVIT staff, specializing in cath, angio, and IR vascular procedures. With a steady case volume of 10-12 per day, our experienced team works closely together in a supportive environment. Led by a manager recognized with the ACE award, we focus on delivering high-quality care and fostering opportunities for professional development to ensure excellence in cardiovascular services.

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.

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required

• A graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (includes, but is not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy or nursing) or a licensed/certified EMT or paramedic.

• ​Trade School graduate preferred

Certifications:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required

• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• ACLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience:

• 1 year of Cardiac Technician experience required

• Medication administration experience preferred

• Specialty procedures experience preferred

• EP and Cardiac Cath Experience preferred

• Sterile procedure experience preferred

Keywords: RCIS, ARRT, Cardiac Technician, EP, Cardiac Cath, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Invasive specialist, TAVR, Cath Lab, Technician

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Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and