Electrophysiology EP Technologist
About The Position
The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assumes responsibility for the routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment, in addition, assumes responsibility for quality patient care, maintenance of required cath lab and EP competencies and assistance in all aspects of invasive, or non-invasive cardiac procedures. You will explain all procedures to patients to help alleviate anxiety. Your role will work within a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities. You will be able to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures. Your role interacts with physicians during routine procedures, during emergencies and to assist with interpretation of and recording of data collected. You will give primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor's orders, per physician's extender, while patient is in the lab. Your role recognizes EKG rhythms, including intra-cardiac rhythms. You will complete assigned supply ordering, evaluate stocking needs on a daily basis, checks expiration dates on medications and on re-usable and disposable items. Your role will assist in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab for procedures and report to receiving nursing unit all specifics regarding procedure performed.
Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Certificate
- Registered Radiographer (ARRT), or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Responsibilities
- Explain all procedures to patients to help alleviate anxiety.
- Work within a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities.
- Handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
- Interact with physicians during routine procedures, during emergencies and to assist with interpretation of and recording of data collected.
- Give primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor's orders, per physician's extender, while patient is in the lab.
- Recognize EKG rhythms, including intra-cardiac rhythms.
- Complete assigned supply ordering, evaluate stocking needs on a daily basis, checks expiration dates on medications and on re-usable and disposable items.
- Assist in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab for procedures and report to receiving nursing unit all specifics regarding procedure performed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
