Electrophysiology Tech III- Cardiac Cath Lab

McKenzie Willamette•Springfield, OR

44d•$53 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Cath Lab Manager, assists physicians as required, teaches and trains other technologists and nurses, and does related work as assigned. The Electrophysiology Tech III (EP Tech III) provides assistance to hospital medical staff by operating, maintaining and preparing all Cardiovascular equipment needed for Electrophysiology studies. The EP Tech III assists the physician with all procedures in the EP Lab to include but not limited to catheter ablations, left ventricular mapping, AIDC implantation, cardiac catheterization, Swan-Ganz insertion, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertions, physiologic pressure monitoring. The EP Tech III integrates knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrical technique and interventions being performed to monitor the for potential/actual physiological and behavioral changes intra-procedure and post procedure and intervenes appropriately. The EP Tech III will also assist hospital medical staff in support and maintain competency in the following specialties: Interventional Cardiology / Vascular (diagnostic angiograms, balloon angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy), and one of the following specialties: 1. TAVR, 2. TCAR, 3. Endografts, 4. Hybrid Surgical, 5. Routine Interventional Radiology procedures.

Requirements

Rad Tech with current ARRT and Licensed in Radiography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).
Current BLS and ACLS certifications upon hire.
Minimum 3+ years experience in Electrophysiology (EP) lab.
Must have ability to work efficiently, responsibly, and in a team-oriented atmosphere with multiple work demands.
Must be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations that may arise in high risk procedures.
Ability to perform essential job functions and job specific competencies.
Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac pharmacology and basic ECG interpretation skills.
Proficient in the operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of all equipment in the interventional areas.
Must possess strong interpersonal relations skills and a high sensibility to the needs of others, including the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and their families, supervisors, peers, volunteers, and other customers.

Nice To Haves

Registered Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification preferred.
RCIS certification accepted based upon CL Manager discretion.
Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in an invasive Cardiac Cath / Vascular /Hybrid and or Interventional Radiology is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians as required.
Teaches and trains other technologists and nurses.
Operates, maintains, and prepares all Cardiovascular equipment needed for Electrophysiology studies.
Assists the physician with all procedures in the EP Lab to include but not limited to catheter ablations, left ventricular mapping, AIDC implantation, cardiac catheterization, Swan-Ganz insertion, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertions, physiologic pressure monitoring.
Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrical technique and interventions being performed to monitor for potential/actual physiological and behavioral changes intra-procedure and post procedure and intervenes appropriately.
Assists hospital medical staff in support and maintain competency in Interventional Cardiology / Vascular (diagnostic angiograms, balloon angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy), and one of the following specialties: TAVR, TCAR, Endografts, Hybrid Surgical, Routine Interventional Radiology procedures.