EP Lab/Cath Lab Technologist, Pool - Cardiac Cath Lab of East Fort Lauderdale

SCA Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Lauderdale Heart & Rhythm Surgery Center is a specialized cardiovascular ambulatory surgery center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focused on advanced cardiac care in an outpatient setting, with particular expertise in electrophysiology and rhythm management. SCA Health is part of Optum and supports a network of ambulatory surgical centers, specialty physician practice clinics, labs, and surgical hospitals. The organization describes its work as guided by clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. The EP Lab/Cath Lab Technologist supports electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, ablation, and cardiac rhythm management procedures. The role may include scrubbing, monitoring, circulating, imaging, and equipment support, depending on credentials, competency, and facility policy. The technologist prepares rooms and equipment, assists with patient and procedure preparation, monitors cardiovascular and hemodynamic data, and helps maintain safe, efficient procedural operations. The role also involves operation and troubleshooting of EP, Cath Lab, imaging, monitoring, and rhythm-management equipment; inventory and supply support; radiation safety; infection prevention; patient confidentiality; and participation in quality improvement and regulatory readiness activities. Duties must remain within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency. The posted hourly pay range is $30.00 to $53.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or other applicable cardiovascular technology program, as appropriate to the individual's professional pathway.
Maintain an applicable professional credential, such as RCIS or RCES through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or applicable ARRT certification/registration, as appropriate to the professional pathway and assigned responsibilities.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Additional Florida certification or licensure as required for specific assigned duties.
Perform duties only within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and the procedural team during electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, cardiac catheterizations, and other invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Support EP recording systems, pacing systems, mapping platforms, ablation equipment, and other cardiovascular procedural technologies.
Assist with pacemaker, ICD, CRT, loop recorder, and generator replacement procedures.
Perform scrub, monitoring, circulating, imaging, and equipment-support duties as permitted by credentials, competency, and facility policy.
Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies before scheduled cases.
Assist with patient positioning, procedural preparation, and room turnover.
Monitor cardiovascular and hemodynamic data and promptly communicate significant findings to appropriate clinical team members.
Anticipate physician and team needs to promote procedural efficiency and patient safety.
Participate in emergency response activities and maintain competency in emergency equipment and protocols.
Operate fluoroscopic and imaging equipment when appropriately licensed, credentialed, and authorized.
Follow radiation safety standards and ALARA principles; use radiation monitoring devices, protective barriers, lead apparel, and other required safety equipment.
Support radiation safety and quality improvement initiatives; promptly identify and report equipment malfunctions, radiation safety concerns, or procedural issues.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and organizational radiation protection requirements.
Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot EP, Cath Lab, monitoring, and cardiac rhythm management equipment.
Ensure procedural supplies, implants, and disposable products are available; assist with inventory management and supply par levels.
Communicate equipment, inventory, and supply needs to leadership.
Clean, inspect, and prepare equipment between procedures according to infection prevention and manufacturer guidelines.
Maintain an organized, efficient, procedure-ready environment.
Follow facility infection prevention, patient safety, emergency preparedness, and quality standards.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness activities.
Complete required annual education, competency assessments, and continuing education requirements.
Maintain required certifications, licensure, and professional credentials.
Perform duties within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Perform other duties as assigned to support EP/Cath Lab operations.