cath_lab_technologist – Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

Specialty: Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist
Facility: Memorial Regional Medical Ctr
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: EP TechFacility: Memorial Regional Medical CtrState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position DetailsEP TechnologistNO LOCAL CANDIDATES (no candidates within 50-mile radius)MUST pass EKG Exam at Orientation (Study Guide Available in Simplify Library)At least 1-year of experience in electrophysiology.EP experience requiredEPIC experience preferredARRT or RCIS requiredBLS, ACLS required8-Hr Days, Mon-Fri 7a-3:30pITO interviews, HM conducts 2nd interviewUnit Specific Details1 EP lab, Average 5 cases a daySoftware used: CardioLab recording, Cartoand Abbott Mapping & FR, EP 4 stimulator/pacing, Boston Scientific PFAEquipment: Abbott, Biosense Webster,Boston ScientificPerforms and supports image acquisition, image processing, physiologic and/or hemodynamic data acquisition, and simple electrophysiology (EP) or 3D mapping during invasive procedures.Assists physician operator and invasive team before, during, and after invasive procedures.Assists nurses with patient management.Scrubs providedGeneral Category Description:I. PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary purpose of thisposition is to function as a scrub tech, circulator or monitor person for electrophysiologyprocedures under the direction of a Cardiologist. II. EMPLOYMENTQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Highschool graduate or equivalent2. Completionof a two year school of radiology3. Registeredby ARRT (American Registry of Radio logic Technologists) and or RCIScertification4. MaintainCEU s as required by the ARRT5. PreviousCath Lab or Special procedure area experience6. Basiccomputer knowledge7. Maintaincurrent CPR, ACLS required III. ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS: a. Explains planned procedures andgoals to patient and family members in order to allay apprehension and elicitcooperation necessary for attainment of such goals.b. Maintainspatient in accordance with hospital standard c. Performsthe following duties during electrophysiology procedures, under the guidance ofa physician. i. Acts as a scrub assistant: according to establishedpolicy, readies the patient for prescribed procedures. Cares for the patientpost procedure. ii. Acts as circulator: assist physician and scrub personduring procedure as needed. Offers emotional support to patientii. Acts as circulator: assist physician and scrub personduring procedure as needed. Offers emotional support to patient iii. Acts as a recorder: reviews and records demographicpatient data. Operates homodynamicmonitoring equipment and interprets data obtained.iii. Acts as a recorder: reviews and records demographicpatient data. Operates homodynamicmonitoring equipment and interprets data obtained.d. Selects, assembles, and checks for proper functioning,operation and cleanliness of equipment needed for procedures in the Cath Labarea.e. Initiates, conducts, and assists in theresuscitative efforts in the event of cardiac arrest or life threateningarrhythmias.f. Remains abreast of current developments in thefield of cardiovascular technology by attending inservice presentations readingjournals, attending conferences and seminars in affiliation with professionalallied health organizations.g. Readies patients for Cardiac Cath and/or other proceduresin accordance with lab policy.h. Recovers patient post procedure, maintaining safereturn to hemostasis includes but is not limited to monitoring vital signs,compressor clamp placement, hand holing site, post cath instructions, EKGmonitoring.i. Transports patient to and from Cath Lab as neededvia stretcher.j. Assume duties as charge person and all duties perdepartment policy.k. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary toprovide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. IV. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Performsbasic secretarial duties2. Schedules procedures 3. Performsrelated duties and assignments as assigned by the charge person or thedirector.4. Participatesand delivers inservices as needed.5. Restocks rooms in the Cath Lab6. Accepts temporary reassignment in other areas oralternative shifts as needed V. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. The individual performing this job mayreasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood,body fluids, and/or other potentially infectious materials. Individual sin this position are required toexercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices,and learn the policies concerning infection control. 2. Activities are non-sedentary. Assists in lifting and moving patients. May be exposed to abusive combative people. Must learn and apply policies regardingelectrical, chemical, and radiation and back safety Notes 10/30 Market Approval – Same as EP RN 8250. We will close whichever order doesn’t fill. Primary Skills: BLS, ACLS, ARRTorRCIS Job certifications: RCIS, EKG Attestation, Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, ACLS, ARRT, State Radiology Tech License