Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technologist

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara is hiring a Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technologist at Norfolk General Heart Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Responsibilities: Perform laboratory and Point of Care patient sample testing, document and report test results. Maintain quality controls of lab equipment, instruments, and tools. Conduct clinical pathological tests such as blood gas analysis, electrolytes, blood clotting times, lactates, PT/INR. Perform Thromboelastographic (TEG), Platelet Map Testing, and instrument validation. Establish and monitor non-invasive monitoring equipment, including ECG, oxygen saturation (SPO2), and invasive hemodynamic pressures during cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. Assist anesthesiologists with airway management, arterial, and central catheter placements. Support intra-aortic balloon pump therapy and troubleshoot across hospital units. Collect and process intraoperative autologous blood. Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality controls on lab equipment. Provide training to employees and students in Cardiovascular Technology. Utilize the Gravitational platelet system. Minimum Education: Bachelor\’s Degree in Science or graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program. Certification/Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Experience: No prior experience required. Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, Cardiovascular. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, family support programs, paid time off, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, student debt payoff, professional development, pet insurance, legal resources, and potential bonuses. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed facility, home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, serving as a teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School, with specialized services including heart and vascular, neurosciences, oncology, and more. Sentara is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We maintain a tobacco-free environment. We employ associates across multiple states including Virginia, North Carolina, and others. #J-18808-Ljbffr