Cardiovascular Technologist I-1

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Technologist I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease in the EP procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations. This role functions as a resource to staff.

Requirements

High school Diploma required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for EP CVT’s within the hospital.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique throughout the setup and duration of the procedure, ensuring patient safety and infection control.
Prepare and manage a complete sterile field, including all necessary catheters, wires, sheaths, mapping systems, ablations tools (RF, PFA and cryo), implants (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT), and emergency equipment.
Scrub in and assist the physician at the sterile field with catheter manipulation, device preparation, troubleshooting equipment, and passing instruments/supplies efficiently.
Anticipate physician needs based on procedure type and real-time hemodynamic/electrical data.
Routinely assist in procedures such as: Cardiac Ablations (e.g., Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, SVT, Ventricular Tachycardia). Permanent Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) implantations. Diagnostic EP Studies. Tilt Table Testing, Transesophageal echocardiograms, Loop recorder implants and Cardioversions, as needed.
Continuously monitor, interpret, and document intracardiac electrograms (EGMs), surface ECGs, and hemodynamic parameters (e.g., blood pressure, oxygen saturation).
Recognize and promptly alert the physician to significant changes in rhythm, conduction, or hemodynamic status.
Assist the physician in programming and running pacing/stimulation protocols for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and real-time documentation of the procedure, including all catheter placements, measurements, stimulation findings, energy delivery, and administered medications.
Monitor patient comfort and safety, and respond immediately to potential complications (e.g., cardiac arrest, pericardial effusion, vascular access issues).
Maintain clear, effective, and professional communication with the physician, radiologic technologists, and other EP lab personnel.
Adhere to all institutional policies, protocols, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HRS guidelines).
Perform daily equipment checks and troubleshoot minor technical issues with EP systems, working closely with biomedical engineering.
Provide support to patients and their families, addressing questions, concerns, and providing education as needed.
Additional training and responsibilities set forth by departmental needs per management.