Electrophysiology Tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrophysiology Tech operates all monitoring, recording, and related equipment used during procedures. This role involves collecting and preparing pertinent data for physician and staff use, supporting the physician and staff during procedures, and monitoring the patient's electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias. The technician is responsible for operating the defibrillator and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required, providing assistance in emergency situations, and assisting in pre and post-procedure activities related to equipment and patient care. Additionally, the role involves positioning the patient and selecting exposure factors for all radiographic procedures, identifying cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy, and performing initial troubleshooting, calibration, cleaning, and quality assurance measures on equipment. The technician also prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization, and prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional, and storage systems. A key responsibility is scrubbing to assist the physician with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures, demonstrating knowledge of equipment and options. The role requires the ability to work effectively with medical staff and fellows, serving as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff. This includes developing, training, and administering competencies to staff, and facilitating clinical problem-solving and collaboration with other departments for patient education and cardiology processes. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding principles of growth and development, and assessing data to meet age-specific needs.

Requirements

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registration (RCIS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab performing cardiac monitoring, panning and scrubbing.
Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
Advanced technical skills in monitoring, scrubbing and panning with proficiency in both Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures (where required).
Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Cath or EP experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures.
Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff.
Supports physician and staff during procedures.
Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
Provides assistance in emergency situations.
Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care.
Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department.
Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes.
Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment and arranges maintenance as necessary.
Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization.
Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems.
Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options.
Must be able to work with medical staff and fellows.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Develops, trains and administers competencies to staff.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other cardiology department processes and procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program