Electrophysiology Tech
About The Position
The Electrophysiology Tech assists physicians with electrophysiology, cardiac and peripheral angiography, and related procedures. The role scrubs and assists during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures, monitors cases, and documents essential electrocardiac and hemodynamic information for the medical record. The position performs basic patient assessments and provides care to adult and geriatric patients in accordance with department guidelines. It also involves using EP recording systems, troubleshooting related equipment and waveforms, assessing and addressing patient and family education needs, and responding to the needs of team members.
Requirements
- Some college or vocational training.
- Up to 1 year of experience required.
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within 7 days of hire.
- American Heart Association ACLS certification, required within the 90-day orientation period.
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
- SCRQSA certification (state licensure).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or professional training from an accredited and approved CV Technologist, Radiology Technologist, or Electrophysiology program.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in electrophysiology or a cath lab.
- RCIS or ARRT certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians in electrophysiology, cardiac and peripheral angiography, and related procedures.
- Scrub and assist during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures.
- Monitor cases and document or record essential electrocardiac and hemodynamic information for the medical record.
- Perform basic patient assessments for adult and geriatric patients and demonstrate competency in assessing and treating these populations.
- Initiate care based on assessments in accordance with department guidelines.
- Identify and use appropriate resources to achieve standards of care.
- Accurately enter information into EP recording systems.
- Troubleshoot EP systems, cables, catheters, connectors, and waveforms.
- Assess, implement, evaluate, and document patient and family education needs according to department requirements.
- Recognize and address the needs of team members.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
