Electrophysiology Tech

About the role

The EP technologist will assist with procedures, scheduling, training, consistent with institutional policy and procedure, evidence based medicine and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias, EP monitoring system including the stimulator, ablator, 3D mapping systems, and X-ray equipment.
• Cognizant of emergency situations, recognizes lethal arrhythmias and other complications, capable of assisting the team in these situations.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and critical skills of the instrumentation during EP, and invasive cardiac procedures and assist the Cardiologist and team utilizing established aseptic and sterile technique.
• Proper disposal of all sharps and Biohazard Materials.
• Maintain environment integrity for a sanitary, cost effective, and time efficient Cardiac Lab.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain inventory par levels and avoid critical lows.
• Contact Lead Tech or Cardiac Lab Manager for assistance with unfamiliar orders, but will be aware of critical low.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of all Radiology and EP equipment in the EP/Cardiac Lab with ability to troubleshoot problems and place a service call.
• Maintain records for service of all equipment.
• Insure that all medical records are accurately labeled and stored.
• Demonstrate knowledge of inventory and supply ordering system, to accurately enter patient procedure and equipment charges and reorder supplies.
• Competent in the use of the unit's radiology, 3-D mapping and ablation equipment, interventional cardiology equipment, the hemodynamic monitoring system and storage of patient images in the medical record system.

Qualifications

• Preferred Minimum 2 years experience in EP/Cath Lab/OR or other sterile procedure area
• Hands on knowledge of IVUS/OCT, Impella, CardioLab, 3D mapping systems (Carto and/or St Jude) and ablation equipment

Skills

• May compile objective and measurable data and produce reports.
• May require operating knowledge of specific clinical areas such as Laboratory, Pharmacy or computer science.
• May require in-depth knowledge of work performed by various clerical, service or medical areas in order to provide guidance or supervision.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and JCAHO requirements.