Cardiac Electrophysiology Technician

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: Job Description Summary: Shift Available: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm

Requirements

Current license as a Radiologic Technologist with or without the Cardiac-Interventional Radiography-RT ( R)(CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography-RT( R)(VI) credentialing from the ARRT. Or credentialed by the CCI as a RCIS, RCES or a CCT.
BLS/ACLS certification required.
If performing only peripheral procedures a Radiologic Technologist license or AART certification is not required.
High school diploma/GED or a graduate of an education program in Radiologic Science (Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing, Paramedic/EMT, Respiratory Therapy)/foreign Medical School.
Minimum of 3-5 years CVL experience

Responsibilities

Assures that the CVL procedural rooms are prepared to receive patients, ensuring room is stocked and all emergency equipment is checked.
Assists with preparing patients for procedure; connects to monitoring equipment, positions patient on table, verifies pt ID per hospital policy and educates patient on procedure to be performed.
Adheres to proper aseptic/sterile technique when prepping table, draping pt, performing skin prep for vascular or open access and donning sterile gown, gloves and mask.
Demonstrates ability to perform scub duties as directed by physician.
Able to prepare equipment and assist with the insertion/manipulation of guidewires, catheters and other such equipment into the vasculature under fluoroscopy.
Inject contrast manually or mechanically under the direction of the physician.
Demonstrates ability to perform monitoring duties such as accurately completing the procedural report, documenting all hemodynamic data and ensuring all images cross to the network.
Properly charges for supplies and procedures performed and completes data sheet for reconciliation.
Adheres to hospital policies regarding radiation safety.
Demonstrates competency in sheath removal and application of TR Band and Femostop.
Demonstrates ability to operate imaging equipment including movement of table and gantry, adjusting magnification, DSA, run-offs, measurements, etc.
Responds to call-backs within allotted time frame.
Assists in emergency situations.
Sets up and operates all ancillary procedural equipment.
Maintains current annual departmental competencies and licenses/certifications.
Competent in three or more modalities (cardiac, structural heart, EP, device implants, IR, NIR, CT, bedside procedures)
Orients/trains staff to all aspects of procedures and equipment as well as responsibilites and expectations of job.