cath_lab_technologist – Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

Specialty: Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist
Facility: Tacoma General Hospital
State License: WA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 12H Days
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Description: Specialty: EP TechFacility: Tacoma General HospitalState License: WACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 12H DaysGuaranteed Hours: 36Description: MANAGER INTERVIEWINGSHIFT: 0600-1830About Facility:Address: 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405Level II Trauma Center and Level IV NICUBeds: 437 Licensed BedsUnit Information:Beds: 2 dedicated EP labs (5 Cath Labs total)Volume: 6-10 EP cases per day; 15-20 total cases per day for overall departmentMinimum Years of Experience required? 1 with Electrophysiology (EP) Lab experienceWill you accept a first-time traveler? YesPatient Types/Common Diagnoses:Comprehensive arrhythmia evaluation, AFib, Aflutter, SVT, PVC, VT, Pacemakers (transvenous and leadless), ICD, EV-ICD, lead extractions; WatchmanRequired Licensure Certification:WA State Radiologic Technologist (RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Nurse (RN)BLS, ACLSSkills required:Experience with above listed procedures, scrub and operate table simultaneouslyMonitoring EMR: EPIC (CUPID)PACS: Picom – experience preferredHemodynamics: Merge experience preferredC-arm: Philips Azurion and GE Alea experience not requiredAssist physicians during electrophysiology procedures, including:Ventricular tachycardia ablationsAtrial fibrillation ablationsAtrial flutter and SVT ablationsComprehensive arrhythmia evaluationsSupport all implantable cardiac device procedures, including:Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)Pacemakers (transvenous and leadless)Subcutaneous ICD implantsEV-ICDsLead ExtractionsWatchman Device ImplantsOperate and troubleshoot EP-specific equipment (mapping systems, stimulators, recording systems, ablation generators).Scrub, circulate, and monitor during EP and device procedures in accordance with lab standards.Maintain a safe and efficient procedural environment with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and patient safety.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless workflow and excellent patient experiences.Orientation (facility and unit):New Employee Orientation requirements for organization (first week)3-5 shifts intra-departmentalScheduling:Weekend rotation: N/AOn call? No; Scheduled assignment for late coverage to finish cases for the dayHoliday Expectations: Closed for holidaysRTO: As part of our program, we approve up to 7 days of RTO, if the traveler is willing to extend their contract to accommodate. Are you comfortable with this? NM to approveShift times: 0600-1830Schedule cycle: 6 week schedule posted in advanceOther notes:Scrub Color: Hospital IssuedLead: provided for useParking: Free yes badge access lots + street parkingUnit Culture: Team approached; supportive; patient centered; great collaboration with providers Program name:MHS 2021