Special Procedures Tech

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Director of Cardiology, the Special Procedure Technologist/EP Lab Tech in the Cath Lab is responsible for providing highly specialized services to patients according to physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and high-quality testing.

This role involves operating all x-ray equipment, scrubbing in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures, and providing safe and effective care for patients undergoing invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab. Care spans the immediate pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure periods.

The technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to adult and adult-geriatric patients in the EP lab. Under direction, they assume responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EKGs, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters to physicians. These individuals serve as the primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

Responsibilities

• Operate all x-ray equipment in the Cath Lab.
• Scrub in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures.
• Provide safe and effective care for patients undergoing invasive or non-invasive special procedures, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care.
• Perform patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EKGs, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters.
• Serve as primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or registered school of Radiology Technology or CCC Certification (RCIS).
• Registered as an A.R.R.T. or RCIS.
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health.
• Technically oriented in all invasive and interventional procedures.
• Certification per unit-specific competency (e.g., BLS, CPI).
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• One year of EP/Cath Lab experience and/or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP/Cath Lab preferred.