EP Invasive Specialist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Health First•Melbourne, FL

33d

About The Position

The Electrophysiology (EP) Invasive Technologist Specialist provides electrophysiology procedural support in compliance with regulatory and department processes in a timely, safe and efficient manner. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist is proficient in all aspects of electrophysiology, sterile preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist will assist in other procedural areas (i.e., cardiac cath, interventional radiology) when needed.

Requirements

Cardiopulmonary Technology OR
Respiratory Therapy (RRT), OR
Radiological Technology (RT), OR
EMS-P, OR
Certified Surgical Technology, OR
Cardiovascular Tech/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, OR
Completion of an On-The-Job-Training Tech program
For Radiology Technologists: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
For Respiratory Therapists: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within 90 days of start date and maintained.
For Certified Surgical Technologists: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
For Paramedic program graduates: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) prior to start date and maintained.
For Radiology Technologists: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - ARRT (R).
Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital facility within thirty (30) minutes of alert.
Knowledge of electrocardiogram (ECG) training and arrhythmia interpretation.
Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy.
Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
Ability to assess and interpret data.
Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of acute care experience.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).

Responsibilities

Assists physicians to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques and anticipates equipment needs.
Sets up and monitors EP recording computer monitor system, labels printouts, displays electrode combinations, measures cycle and interval lengths, reports changes to physician. Records temporary playback of procedure for initial, immediate review by physician.
Supports physicians with mapping, stimulating, and catheter insertions as required.
Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique in prepping patients and during procedures. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the patient in the Lab.
Facilitates implementation of physician's orders accurately, promptly, and courteously. Promotes interdepartmental/client relationships with positive interactive skills, maintaining a professional, team-oriented working environment.
Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician.
Assigns and supervises accordingly those assigned to him/her by the Supervisor/ Manager.
Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and holding room responsibilities with exceptional level of professionalism and expertise.
Executes all aspects of circulating, with exception of Conscious Sedation/Narcotic drug therapy as ordered by physician.Maintains a working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Lab.
Demonstrates and practices proper protection measures to ensure radiation safety and minimize risk of exposure to possible hazardous materials.
Conducts CQI daily; Operates, problem-solves and improvises for common equipment malfunctions.
Ensures all supplies are properly rotated or removed from procedure areas and all supplies and medications are properly charged to each patient accurately.