Electrophysiology Technologist -Fulltime Variable Shifts

About the role

Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and radiology procedures. Operates and ensures quality assurance of film/image processing, patient monitoring, and x-ray equipment. Assists with scrub, float, monitor, and imaging technology roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides and ensures quality care for patients as indicated by their clinical condition
• Affirms the patient, reviews chart for orders and lab results
• Prepares patients for procedure
• Performs in the scrub role setting up sterile field
• Assists with pacemaker, AICD, and intraventricular device implants
• Assists with electrophysiology studies and ablations (atrial and ventricular)
• Performs in the monitor role by observing and documenting hemodynamic, EKG, and pressure waveforms
• Ensures that time-outs occur prior to beginning procedures
• Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to radiation exposure, contrast administration, and infection control guidelines/Universal Precautions for the EP Lab, and the Health System
• Participates in the ongoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs quality control program, preventive maintenance, and performance improvement programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development of the younger to older adult and understands the range of treatment based on the patient’s developmental needs

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required
• ACLS, BCLS required
• Certification in ARRT and/or RCIS or RCES required
• Registry eligible may apply and complete RCIS or RCES within 1 year of employment
• Experience with electrophysiology, invasive diagnostic radiology, or interventional cardiology preferred

Skills

• Ability to assess patient needs correctly and take appropriate action
• Thorough knowledge of medications, emergency procedures and medical equipment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Maintains composure during high stress situations
• Knowledge of and ability to operate x-ray and patient monitoring equipment

Physical Requirements

• Flexibility with work schedule
• Good hearing ability
• Ability to speak clearly
• Visual acuity
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity
• Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
• Work is medium to heavy
• Work requires moving of equipment and patients
• Exposure to ionizing radiation
• Wears lead lined apron
• Stands for extended periods of time
• Frequent lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs
• May be subject to occupational exposure including skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material during patient contact
• Moderate to high amount of stress from heavy patient scheduling, interaction with physicians and type of patient not limited to unstable patient conditions