EP Lab Tech - CVT

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

2d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The EP Lab Tech provides direct assistance to physicians and patients to support optimal outcomes during advanced invasive procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The role prepares patients and advanced equipment, scrubs and assists physicians, and collaborates with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies. The EP Lab performs procedures including cardiac ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, electrophysiology studies, and other complex therapies for arrhythmias. The technician obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment, operates x-ray equipment, and administers medication under a licensed physician’s supervision. The role monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamic data, records patient and case information in databases, and performs advanced data manipulation to support electrophysiology studies and ablations. The technician participates in patient transport, sheath removal, closure-site care, informed consent, and patient education; serves as a patient advocate; and assists during emergencies. The position offers individualized orientation, self-scheduling, specialized training to obtain RCES certification, and opportunities for clinical ladder advancement and certification support. The schedule is day/evening, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and relocation allowance are available. Compensation is listed as $30.47–$45.71; pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and work experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an Allied Health Profession School (RTR, RT).
Current credential as one of the following: RCIS, RCES, RT(R), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
AHS BLS-HCP required; must obtain and maintain AHA BLS based on the specific work unit.
Must successfully complete AHA ACLS within six months of hire and maintain current status.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Must successfully complete orientation and position competency validation.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology experience is preferred.
Strong background in Electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and technically advanced equipment for invasive procedures.
Scrub and assist physicians during procedures and advise or plan with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies.
Obtain and set up procedural supplies and equipment.
Operate x-ray equipment and administer medication under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
Meet patient, physician, and team needs during procedures and serve as a patient advocate.
Use critical-thinking skills to manage emergency situations and assist in emergent conditions.
Monitor and interpret EKG and hemodynamic data during procedures.
Enter patient history, laboratory results, case proceedings, equipment and supply information, and documentation into relevant databases.
Perform advanced data manipulation to assist with electrophysiology studies and ablations.
Participate in patient transport, sheath removal, closure-site care, informed consent, and patient education.
Contribute to performance-improvement activities, service-line outcomes, and Carilion Clinic’s mission and scorecard.