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Cardiac Tech - Vascular & Interventional Center

Sentara
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Cardiovascular Technician - Pre-Op & RecoveryDepartment: Vascular Interventional Center (VIC)Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VirginiaSchedule: Monday through Friday, 0600-1900 (rotating shifts)FTE: 0.9 FTE (Four 9-hour shifts per week)Reports To: VIC Supervisor Job Summary:The Cardiovascular Technician in the Pre-Op and Recovery area of the Vascular Interventional Center (VIC) supports the delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients undergoing interventional procedures. This role includes performing clinical support duties such as obtaining vital signs, starting IVs, performing ECGs, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining stocked supplies to support workflow and patient care.Key Responsibilities:Assist with pre-procedure patient preparation including identification, documentation review, and assessments.Obtain and record vital signs and patient condition during pre-op and recovery phases.Initiate peripheral intravenous (IV) lines in accordance with hospital policy and training.Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) and promptly communicate abnormal findings.Safely transport patients to and from procedure areas while ensuring comfort and dignity.Support monitoring of patients in recovery and alert clinical staff of any status changes.Restock and maintain supply levels in the pre-op and recovery areas to ensure efficiency and readiness.Adhere to infection prevention protocols and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.Participate in team huddles, safety checks, and quality improvement initiatives.Report issues/concerns of patients to covering RN.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Licensure/Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months of hire.Experience: NoneSkills and Competencies:Proficient in IV placement, vital sign collection, ECG performance, and basic clinical documentation.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.EPIC or other EMR experience preferred.Flexibility with rotating shifts and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Work Environment:Fast-paced, clinical environment within a high-volume procedural unit.Physically active role requiring frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting.Frequent collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families. . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career * Medical, Dental, Vision plans * Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 * Paid Time Off and Sick Leave * Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave * Emergency Backup Care * Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans * Life Insurance * 401k/403B with Employer Match * Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education * Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 * Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development * Pet Insurance * Legal Resources Plan * Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Here 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.