Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role performs the duties of a cardiac technologist, including invasive cardiac and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures and electrophysiology procedures using sophisticated imaging, hemodynamic monitoring and recording equipment to assess and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. The technologist will monitor, record, and analyze the patient's electrocardiogram (EKG) and intracardiac pressures, and assist the medical team with sterile procedures. The role requires the ability to operate X-ray equipment and other laboratory equipment, run blood samples, and obtain sterile supplies. The position involves working with patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric. The technologist will be dedicated to electrophysiology (EP) procedures, related protocols, and related technological devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and biventricular pacemakers (BiV). The role is expected to ensure the highest quality of care to patients with rhythm disturbances, providing advanced care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias including conduction disorders. The individual will possess expertise in understanding pharmacologic options to treat patients and understand special protocols for conscious sedation patients. A thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic principles, X-Ray techniques, and emergent and routine cardiac care is essential. The role is accountable for updating self and staff regarding EP protocols and must be able to work with the growth and development needs of unique client populations including children to geriatrics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience is required.
Possesses an expertise in understanding pharmacologic options to treat patients.
Expert knowledge in electrophysiology and cardiovascular technology including pharmacology and advanced cardiac rhythm management.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) registry through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI is preferred.
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) preferred and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if applicable to position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs as a record who monitors, records, and analyzes the patient's electrocardiogram (EKG) and intracardiac pressures.
Assists medical team with sterile procedures.
Ability to operate the X-ray equipment and other equipment in the laboratory.
Runs blood samples and obtains sterile supplies when needed.
Ability to work with all ages from newborn to geriatric patients.
Dedicated to electrophysiology (EP) procedures, related protocols, and related technological devices, i.e. pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICDs), biventricular pacemaker (BiV).
Ensure the highest quality of care to patients with rhythm disturbances providing advanced care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias including conduction disorders.
Possesses expertise in understanding pharmacologic options to treat patients.
Understands any special protocols for conscious sedation patients.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic principles, X-Ray techniques, and emergent and routine cardiac care.
Accountable for updating self and staff regarding EP protocols.
Ability to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations including children to geriatrics.