Electrophysiology Technologist

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Electrophysiologist and the Nurse Manager, the electrophysiology technician II performs essential duties to assist the medical staff with the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures within the electrophysiology lab setting.    Monitoring and observing of patients during invasive procedures.  Ensures that procedures are performed safely and efficiently.  Provides and ensures a sterile procedural area.  Assists during emergency interventions, responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment, quality control, and inventory management. Functions in a high activity level, fast paced environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.  The Electrophysiology Tech II is highly trained and experienced in the Electrophysiology Lab.  They are able to troubleshoot daily technical issues.   Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures.  Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.  Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics.  Proficient in providing hemodynamic management and cardiac rhythm interpretations.  Ability to monitor all procedures.  Ability to assist and scrub for all diagnostic and interventional procedures.  Recognizes changes in patient status and condition and report those immediately to the proper medical staff.  Demonstrates knowledge of specific cardiac conditions and diseases and possible treatments (under the guidance of the physician).   Participates in late team schedule.  Understands and follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.  Maintains accurate and complete documentation.  Serves as a patient advocate and works in conjunction with anesthesia, physicians, nurses and other medical staff to provide excellent patient care.

 Required:

• - High School Diploma
• - Graduate from one of the following: accredited radiology tehnologist program, surgical srub technologist program, or a related Health or Exercise Science Associate’s degree.
• * - American Heart Association ACLS Certification required
• - American Heart Association BLS Certification required
• - Knowledge of radiation safety.
• - Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology demonstrated by at least 3 years of experience.
• - Knowledge in computer based imaging and hemodynamic management demonstrated by at least 3 years of experience.
• - Proficient in EKG interpretation demonstrated by at least 3 years of experience.
• - Proficient in EGM interpretation demonstrated by at least 3 years of experience.
• - High, ability to learn and use multiple imaging, hemodynamic, and medical record systems
• - *A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrophysiology Technician may be substituted for the professional education requirement above.

Preferred:

• - Bachelor’s Degree
• - Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and Registration as Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT); preferred 
• - Advanced EKG interpretation proficiency
• - Advanced EGM interpretation proficiency
• - Advanced cardiac mapping proficiency

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.