Electrophysiology Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Responsibilities

• Assists cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists with technical assistance and support.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms and interpret recordings as they relate to heart disease such as bradyarrhythmia's, tachyarrhythmias, heart block, chamber enlargement and myocardial infarction.
• Performs patient procedures, as described in department procedure manuals.
• Aids electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures.
• Understands and communicates protocols utilized during an electrophysiology (EP) study and the procedures related to cardiac EP catheter placement when an arrhythmia is induced or during a spontaneous occurrence.
• Sets up rooms, according to protocols.
• Aids EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope through support of electrophysiologic evaluations, pacemaker insertion/replacements, ablation procedures, intracardiac echo, PVIs (pulmonary vein isolations), DFTs (Defibrillator Thresholds), & laser lead extractions.
• Supports physician in performance of tests, cardioversions, and TEEs.
• Ensures provision of sterile procedural area and works in conjunction with anesthesia and nursing staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Works directly with program director and hospital leadership to ensure quality data abstraction, ongoing process improvement, and accurate patient billing.
• Reviews special procedure requests to ensure proper examinations are performed.
• Completes paperwork and reviews and archives exams, as appropriate.
• Collaborates to ensure accurate charges and coding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required Master's Degree: Preferred Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab: Preferred

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Radiologic Technologist(RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist(RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer(CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist(CCI-RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist(CCI-RCIS): Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Skills

• Knowledge of electrocardiogram interpretation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit here for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $50.51 to $75.71. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department

Cath Lab

Shift Length

9 Hours