Invasive Cardiac Tech - EP

American Addiction Centers • Grafton, ND

8d • $38 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Invasive Cardiac Tech - EP operates all monitoring, recording, and related equipment used during procedures. They collect and prepare pertinent data for physician/staff use, and support the physician and staff during procedures. This role involves monitoring patient electrocardiograms for cardiac dysrhythmias, operating the defibrillator, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required, providing assistance in emergency situations. The technician also assists in pre and post-procedure activities related to equipment and patient care, positions patients, and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department. They identify cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation, perform initial troubleshooting on equipment, and arrange maintenance as necessary. Calibration, cleaning, and quality assurance measures on equipment are also part of the responsibilities. The role includes preparing, delivering, and picking up reusable items for re-sterilization, as well as preparing and operating imaging, angiographic, interventional, and storage systems. The technician will scrub to assist the physician with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures, demonstrating knowledge of equipment and options, and must be able to work with medical staff and fellows. Additionally, they serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff, develop, train, and administer competencies to staff, and facilitate clinical problem-solving. Collaboration with other departments for education on patient management post-procedure and other cardiology department processes is also expected. The position requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, understanding the principles of growth and development over the life span and assessing data reflective of patient status to meet age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registration (RCIS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification issued by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab performing cardiac monitoring, panning and scrubbing.
• Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
• Advanced technical skills in monitoring, scrubbing and panning with proficiency in both Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures (where required).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures.
• Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff.
• Supports physician and staff during procedures.
• Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance in emergency situations.
• Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care.
• Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department.
• Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes.
• Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment and arranges maintenance as necessary.
• Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
• Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization.
• Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems.
• Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options.
• Must be able to work with medical staff and fellows.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
• Develops, trains and administers competencies to staff.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other cardiology department processes and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree