EP Techno Sr, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care while facilitating electrophysiology procedures through room and patient preparation. Assists physicians during procedures in scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating roles, and provides patient- and family-centered care within the scope of practice. Follows organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures. The role may require late stays and on-call work. Responsibilities include monitoring patient electrocardiograms and intracardiac and intravascular pressures; reporting rhythm disturbances to physicians; maintaining sterile technique; preparing procedure rooms according to infection-control guidelines; following radiation-protection techniques; and setting up and checking electrophysiology equipment. The role also includes assisting with patient recovery, obtaining hemostasis as needed, checking pedal pulses and bleeding, ensuring patient comfort, and communicating patient status to the care team. The position orders and restocks supplies and ensures instruments are cleaned and prepared according to department policy and infection-control requirements. It also includes patient surveillance and seeking assistance when care barriers arise to maintain quality and safety. For team members credentialed as RCIS, and after demonstrating competency to the physician, duties from the RCIS Scope of Practice may include venous access, vascular sheath exchange, suturing implantable cardiac device pockets, and manipulating intracardiac catheters under physician supervision. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Successful completion of a health sciences program.
Two years of EP or Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
Eligible for RCIS/RCES, with completion within one year.
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification.
SCRQSA certification is required for team members working in South Carolina.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Arrhythmia competency.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Working knowledge of patient equipment.
Understanding of arrhythmia mechanics.
Understanding of mapping techniques for ablation of arrhythmias.
Knowledge of intracardiac electrical signals and 3-D mapping systems.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research in all areas of electrophysiology.
Ability to maintain professional licensure and personal competency through education and professional activities.

Nice To Haves

Military experience or a certificate program with two years of cardiovascular experience may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ electrocardiograms and report rhythm disturbances to the physician.
Monitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures.
Perform scrub duties using sterile techniques and assist with the physician’s needs during procedures.
Prepare procedure rooms using infection-control guidelines and ensure radiation-protection techniques are followed.
Set up electrophysiology equipment accurately and ensure proper use of the RF generator and stimulator.
Place electrodes, defibrillator, and appropriate ground pads on patients for monitoring, and check preparation for accuracy.
Check patient charts for correct permits and perform daily quality checks of equipment.
Assist with patient recovery, obtain hemostasis as needed, check pedal pulses and bleeding, and ensure patient comfort.
Safely return patients to their rooms or nursing units after procedures when necessary.
Keep other team members informed of patient status.
Order and restock supplies, retrieve supplies as needed, and compare case load with available supplies to obtain what is needed.
Clean and prepare instruments for Central Supply according to department policy and infection-control requirements.
Maintain appropriate surveillance of assigned patients, identify barriers related to care issues, and seek assistance as appropriate.
For credentialed RCIS team members who have demonstrated competency to the physician, perform eligible scope-of-practice duties including venous access, vascular sheath exchange, suturing implantable cardiac device pockets, and manipulating intracardiac catheters under physician supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.