Invasive Cardiac Technologist - 0.9 FTE, Electrophysiology (EP)

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

3d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health) is seeking a part-time Invasive Cardiac Technologist (EP)! This is your opportunity to provide care to patients while doing what you love! What you will do: 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. 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) Desire to pursue RCIS or RCES certification preferred. Must be able to perform in a team dynamic. Prepare patients and EP lab equipment, ensuring all tools and devices are ready for procedures This role involves operating and troubleshooting EP lab equipment, monitoring patient responses and maintaining 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 What is available: 0.9 FTE (72 hours/2 weeks) 9-hour shifts (7:30 am - 4:30 pm), 4 shifts per week Rotational late shifts Location: La Crosse, WI What you will get: Wage of $32.90/hour + more with experience! A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated A care team with longevity and low turnover! Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States What you need to be qualified for this position: Post High School education in a specialized field: Associate level health science program completion in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or related healthcare field Cardiology experience required Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork abilities Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and EKG interpretation skills Previous EP lab or Cath lab experience, proficiency in EP studies, ablations, and cardiac mapping preferred. 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 Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. You can be a Physical Therapist anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. 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What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. 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Requirements

Post High School education in a specialized field: Associate level health science program completion in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or related healthcare field
Cardiology experience required
Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork abilities
Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and EKG interpretation skills
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

Nice To Haves

Desire to pursue RCIS or RCES certification preferred.
Previous EP lab or Cath lab experience, proficiency in EP studies, ablations, and cardiac mapping 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 troubleshooting EP lab equipment, monitoring patient responses and maintaining 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

Benefits

Wage of $32.90/hour + more with experience!
A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
A care team with longevity and low turnover!
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center
Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses