Senior Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Technologist- Cath Lab Lead

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Heart Hospital is hiring a Senior Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Technologist for a Team Lead position at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA!

Hours: Full Time, Day shift. Four 10-hour shifts. Start time is either 630a or 7am depending on business unit needs. Call: Some call required for PTO coverages.

The Senior Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Technologist performs advanced procedures in cardiovascular, electrophysiology and interventional radiology, ensuring high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic results. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, extensive technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced clinical environment. Assists leadership with daily operations, coordination of work, quality and service, achievement of operating center goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements. Provides technical expertise and is a resource for other team members through participation in quality control and improvement/evaluation activities, staff development activities and daily support to team members.

The Cardiac Cath/EP department operates with high efficiency and specialized capabilities, maintaining five state-of-the-art catheterization labs and one minor procedure room. The department supports a wide range of services, including diagnostic catheterizations, coronary interventions, and complex structural heart procedures such as TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), MitraClip implantation, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and loop recorder implantations. Most procedures are performed under moderate sedation, with full anesthesia support and resources dedicated to both routine and advanced cases.

On average, each Cath lab manages approximately seven cases per day. Electrophysiology (EP) services are delivered through four dedicated labs, performing about four to five cases per lab daily and include advanced mapping and ablation.

The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of approximately 80 professionals, including Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists, Registered Nurses (RNs), EP Specialists, and essential support staff. Our team benefits from extensive cross-training opportunities, allowing staff to develop proficiency in both scrub and circulator roles, as well as across different departmental functions. This collaborative and flexible approach is ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their skill set and expand their experience in the cardiovascular field.

With a strong focus on teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth, our department consistently ensures safe, high-quality patient care and smooth operations across all cardiac service lines.

Education

• Trade School Graduate (required)

Certification/Licensure

• BLS (Required within 90 days)
• ACLS (Required within 90 days)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience with invasive diagnostic procedures (required)
• Previous supervisory or training experience preferred
• Scrub or Circulator experience in a cath lab highly preferred

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.95 - $67.81 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. 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 •Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues 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.