Electrophysiology Technologist

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal supervision, assists with and performs adult diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, including ablations and device implantation. The technologist must meet performance standards in scrub, monitor, and circulating positions, work effectively as a team member, and provide patient and family education and support. In the scrub role, assists the physician, sets up and maintains the sterile field and arterial and venous lines, positions patients for imaging, performs angiographic analysis, assists with catheter and wire manipulation, and operates x-ray equipment while balancing image quality with radiation safety. In the circulating role, monitors patient condition and response to treatment before, during, and after procedures; verifies preparation; provides education; transports patients; removes arterial and venous sheaths; and operates and troubleshoots procedural equipment. In the monitor role, monitors patient rhythms and hemodynamic status, collects and calculates data, operates and troubleshoots hemodynamic monitoring equipment, completes patient charges, and communicates with nursing units, the OR, and families. The role also involves assisting with operation and troubleshooting of EP laboratory equipment, coordinating preventative maintenance with Biomedical, communicating concerns to management and workflow changes to staff, maintaining knowledge of products and procedures, helping identify needed products, participating in staff meetings and committees, and performing housekeeping and other constructive departmental duties. The position is full-time, with day and evening shifts listed, and is based at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana.

Requirements

Current CPR Class C certification at hire.
Must maintain any required license or certification in good standing.
Ability to meet performance standards in scrub, monitor, and circulating positions.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot procedural and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a cardiovascular school or another related medical specialty program.
Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology.
RCES, HRS, CEPS, or equivalent certification.
ACLS certification.
ARRT certification and a current Montana Radiology Technologist license.
An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the stated tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist with and perform adult diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, including ablations and device implantation.
Meet performance standards in scrub, monitor, and circulating positions.
Scrub assist for physicians; set up and maintain the sterile field and arterial and venous lines.
Position patients for imaging, perform angiographic analysis, assist with catheter and wire manipulation, and operate x-ray equipment while maintaining radiation safety.
Monitor patient condition and response to treatment before, during, and after procedures; verify preparation and provide procedural education to patients and families.
Safely transport patients to and from the Cath Lab and perform arterial and venous sheath removal.
Operate and troubleshoot Cath Lab and EP procedural equipment.
Monitor patients during procedures and identify changes in rhythm and hemodynamic status.
Collect, measure, and calculate data accurately; operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
Complete patient charges and communicate with nursing units, the OR, and patient families as needed.
Assist with operation and troubleshooting of EP lab equipment, report problems to service representatives, and document them.
Work with the Biomedical Department to ensure timely preventative maintenance.
Inform management of unusual concerns or conditions involving staff, patients, or physicians.
Identify personal development needs and goals.
Attend Cath Lab staff meetings and participate in departmental committees as required.
Maintain working knowledge of products and procedures related to electrophysiology and device procedures.
Communicate workflow schedule or physician protocol changes to staff.
Help identify out-of-stock or new products needed.
Share housekeeping duties, including cleaning, restocking, and filing.
Use non-procedure time constructively to benefit the department or organization.
Work effectively as a team member and provide patient and family support and education.