Cardiac Technician - Preop Area CARE Unit

Sentara
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
Dec 21, 2024
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Heart Hospital located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Cardiac Technician for the Cardiac Cath Holding Preop Area CARE Unit. Department/Position Overview: We are a CARE Unit: Cardiac Assessment, Recovery, and Evaluation Unit. Our unit is open 6A-11P Monday-Friday. We admit and recover patients mostly during the day and have a light night team for patients that need observation. The unit prepares and recovers patients for procedures in the Cath lab, EP lab, and Minor Procedure Room as well as the Cardiac OR for surgery. The average patient volume each day for this unit is approximately 40-60 patients. The types of procedures that we prepare and recoverpatients for include but is not limited to: Cardiac Catheterization (interventional and diagnostic), Electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablations, Cardioversions, surgery and ICDs/Pacemakers etc, and Cardiac OR. This position is 6A-2P Monday - Friday with one day off every other week. Education/Certification/Experience High School Grad or Equivalent Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) o 1-2 years of patient care experience o EKG Holter Monitor Hook-up experience ideal Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision plans Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs 401k/403B, 401a plans Career Advancement Opportunities Work Perks For more information about our employee benefits,CLICK HERE! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day! Sentara 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. Keywords: Talroo-allied health, ED Tech, PCT, Patient Care Partner, Cardiac Tech Job Summary Cardiac Technician Prep Cardiac Techs help aid the RNs throughout the prep and recovery of our Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, and Cardiac OR patients. In our department we prep and recover 40 - 60 patients a day. In the pre-op area, the cardiac techs are trained to insert IVs, shave, prep, obtain EKGs, and collect specimens needed to help prepare the patient for their procedure that day. Other opportunities for advancement include Ultrasound IV insertion training and certification and telemetry training if desired. This position is 6A-2P Monday - Friday with one day off every other week. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) - Certification - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Skills Communication, Time Management 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.