Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist

Children's National Medical Center•Washington, DC

35d

About The Position

The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist is responsible to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, obtain and document data pertinent to cardiac care diagnosis, and treatment. Will perform a variety of technical and research duties as related to the cardiac catheterization lab under the direction of the senior technologist and director of cardiology.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with minimum of 2 years of experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures (Required)
Associate's Degree from an approved Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or related program (Required)
Ability to function in a high pressure atmosphere with minimal supervision, emotional stability.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (Preferred)
Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) (Preferred)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2 Yrs (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Operate hemodynmic equipment such as physiological monitor, cardiac output computer, electrophysiology equipment.
Prep patient site per protocol.
Assist physician with percutaneous and cutdown procedures into arteries and veins; intracardiac electrophysiology testing, including rapid pacing techniques: temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion.
Perform blood gas analysis.
Assist Cath Lab RN in nursing care of patients pertaining to provision of medication, vital signs, and airway management.
Assist with research protocols assigned by physician.
Perform quality control checks in laboratory to assure proper equipment functions.
Daily checks of defibrillator and respiratory equipment in the absence of the Cath Lab RN.
Clean Cath Lab with appropriate solution.
Resterilize used equipment per policy.
Turn off all equipment and secure lab, following last procedure of the day.
Maintain equipment and supplies at levels specified by Director.
Stock supplies in cath lab from in-house and warehouse services.
Assist in filing of cath reports.