Invasive Cardiac Technologist - Electrophysiology

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a full-time Invasive Cardiac Technologist for the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab! This is your opportunity to provide care to patients while doing what you love! The role involves assisting in performing electrophysiology studies, ablations, and cardiac device implants and cardiac mapping to aid in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of abnormal cardiac arrhythmia. You will assist the physician as a scrub person, handle and operate equipment such as fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, intra-cardiac ultrasound, and 3D mapping. A strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, the pathological condition affecting the patient, and the planned procedure is expected. The team structure consists of a Physician and a combination of RNs and techs with the expectation to cross-train in multiple roles (scrub, X-ray, and monitor). This role involves operating and troubleshooting EP lab equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. You will monitor patient's vital signs, hemodynamics, and cardiac rhythms during procedures and maintain accurate documentation, adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.

Requirements

Post High School education in a specialized field: Diploma or Associate level health science program completion in cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, exercise physiology, paramedics or similar field.
1 year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare related field
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire
Must be able to perform in a team dynamic.

Nice To Haves

Desire to pursue RCIS or RCES certification preferred.
Cath lab and/or X-ray experience preferred!

Responsibilities

Assist in performing electrophysiology studies, ablations and cardiac device implants and cardiac mapping to aide in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of abnormal cardiac arrythmia to include a vast number of electrophysiology procedures
Assist physician as a scrub person according to prescribed standards.
Handle and operate equipment such as fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, intra-cardiac ultrasound and 3D mapping.
Display understanding of anatomy and physiology, the pathological condition affecting the patient, the planned procedure, and consider any variations that may be necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
Prepare patients and EP lab equipment, ensuring all tools and devices are ready for procedures
Operate and troubleshoot EP lab equipment, monitor patient responses and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Monitor patient's vital signs, hemodynamics, and cardiac rhythms during procedure
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital protocols and safety standards