Electrophysiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath/EP Lab - York Hospital - Full-Time - Day

About the role

Provides technical support and assistance to the physician during Electrophysiology procedures. Performs scrub, hemodynamic monitoring, stimming, and circulating with all Electrophysiology procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgement in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant radiation safety.
• Makes sure the clinical status of the patient is monitored and assessed.
• Maintains cardiovascular hemodynamics and follows ACLS protocols when administering emergency care.
• Advises the patient care team and cares for patients appropriately.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the setup and operation of all equipment associated with cardiac electrophysiology procedures.
• Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Recognizes and resolves equipment problems and discrepancies.
• Ants up to anticipate patient needs and concerns and communicates the appropriate care needed.
• Demonstrates professional judgement and critical thinking.
• Scrubs in and assists physicians with procedures when necessary.
• Circulates within procedure room and procures equipment required for any given procedure.
• Operates the cardiac stimulator proficiently and independently for ablation procedures.
• Assumes late call responsibilities as required.
• Follows radiation safety policies as dictated by the NRC and York Hospital’s Radiation Safety Committee.
• Properly handles and processes electronic record data and images in each respective system.
• Performs tasks and duties in the prep and recovery areas of the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Certificate Program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse or Nurse.)
• Required or Associates Degree in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Nurse.)
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
• Preferred and 1 year Electrophysiology and/or Cath Lab experience or graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology.
• Preferred Licenses: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist within 2 years, Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist within 2 years, Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT within 2 years.
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to function as a team member, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to demonstrate the principles of surgical asepsis, Understands cardiovascular pathophysiology, Ability to read and interpret 12 lead EKG, Ability to identify and manage lethal arrhythmias 100% of the time.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, Flexible spending and health savings accounts, Retirement savings plan, Paid time off (PTO), Short-term disability, Education assistance, Financial education and support, including DailyPay Wellness and Wellbeing programs, Caregiver support via Wellthy Childcare referral service via Wellthy.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.