Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, PA
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The EP Ablation Specialist is responsible for assisting the physician(s) with all diagnostic and complex interventional adult Electrophysiology procedures. This includes performing complex ablation procedures, gathering and assisting in the interpretation of EP specific clinical data and intracardiac measurements such as electrograms and 3-D mapping. The specialist will function in the 1st assistant role during ablation procedures and device implants (pacemakers and ICDs), and act as a resource to other staff regarding ablative and mapping procedures. Primary clinical roles include scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring/recording. The position requires a minimum of five (5) years full-time work experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the performance of complex ablation procedures.
- Gather and assist in the interpretation of EP specific clinical data and intracardiac measurements.
- Function in the 1st assistant role during ablation procedures and device implants.
- Act as a resource to other staff regarding ablative and mapping procedures.
- Scrub, circulate, and monitor/record during procedures.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience (2 years).
- Minimum five (5) years full-time work experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology.
- Graduate of a CVT or EPT program.
- Current RCES certification required.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Nice-to-haves
- IBHRE CEPS certification preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.
