Sentara Healthcare is currently recruiting for a Cardiovascular Anesthesia Tech to work at the Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Norfolk General Hospital
Full Time: Rotating Shift
Hours: Rotating, varies between 6a-230p, 7a-330p, and 11a-7p.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree in a science related field or graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program required.HEART HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
Hospital Overview
Sentara Heart Hospital is the region's first and only dedicated heart hospital. This exceptional facility carries on Sentara Norfolk General's tradition for cardiac excellence by consistently ranking among the nation's top 50 heart programs in the U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings.
The cardiothoracic operating room is part of the surgical services team that treat open-heart (cardiothoracic) patients. We are made up of five operating rooms which includes a hybrid OR. We handle 8+ OR cases daily.
WHO SENTARA IS
Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
We welcome you to 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 and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
College degree in a science related field or graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program required.
This role supports the anesthesia team that will support Cardiac OR and the Cath/EP Labs. This team works 8hr shifts – 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm with some call required.
Sentara Heart Hospital is the region's first and only dedicated heart hospital. This exceptional facility carries on Sentara Norfolk General's tradition for cardiac excellence by consistently ranking among the nation's top 50 heart programs in the U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings.
At Sentara Heart Hospital, patients receive comprehensive cardiac services - from diagnostics to open heart surgery and transplants - at one location. This state-of-the-art hospital features all-private rooms, including 112 inpatient beds and 45 pre-/post procedural rooms for patients undergoing interventional cardiac procedures.
The Cardiac OR is made of 5 operating rooms which include a hybrid OR. We handle 8+ OR cases daily. Cardiovascular Anesthesia Tech will work with as a part of a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Registered Nurses, Surgical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants that perform open heart and thoracic surgical procedures.
Will prepare the operating room for procedure. Assists with pre-operative care and patient transport.
Monitors patients’ EKG and invasive hemodynamic pressures during cardiac and general surgical procedures.
Performs cardiac outputs, special invasive pressures, as well as various clinical pathological tests, such as blood gas analysis, electrolytes, blood clotting times, proficient in the performance of intra-aortic balloon pumping, and intraoperative autologous transfusion.
Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment specific to the department.
Provides didactic and clerical training to employees and CVT students. Utilizes the Gravitational platelet system.
Education: Bachelor's Level Degree - NATURAL SCIENCE (such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics) OR Trade School Graduate - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
Laboratory – Cardiac Rehab experience
Required: Basic Life Support
Service Orientation training will be provided.
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