Electrophysiology Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists with technical assistance and support. Recognizes normal and abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms and interpret recordings as they relate to heart disease such as bradyarrhythmia's, tachyarrhythmias, heart block, chamber enlargement and myocardial infarction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Radiologic Technologist(RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist(RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer(CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist(CCI-RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist(CCI-RCIS): Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab: Preferred
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient procedures, as described in department procedure manuals.
• Assists electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures.
• Understands and communicates protocols utilized during an electrophysiology (EP) study and the procedures related to cardiac EP catheter placement when an arrhythmia is induced or during a spontaneous occurrence.
• Sets up rooms, according to protocols.
• Assists EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope through support of electrophysiologic evaluations, pacemaker insertion/replacements, ablation procedures, intracardiac echo, PVIs (pulmonary vein isolations), DFTs (Defibrillator Thresholds), & laser lead extractions.
• Supports physician in performance of tests, cardioversions, and TEEs.
• Ensure provision of sterile procedural area and works in conjunction with anesthesia and nursing staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Works directly with program director and hospital leadership to ensure quality data abstraction, ongoing process improvement, and accurate patient billing.
• Reviews special procedure requests to ensure proper examinations are performed.
• Completes paperwork and reviews and archives exams, as appropriate.
• Collaborates to ensure accurate charges and coding.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level