Invasive Cardio Tech (EP)

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (EP) is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to provide technical expertise during electrophysiology studies. Assists with other cardiovascular, neurovascular, and interventional radiology invasive procedures. Possesses in-depth understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and mechanisms of arrhythmia.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer
• One year experience as an invasive cardiovascular technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs duties demonstrating the understanding of electrophysiology techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease.
• Assists physician in performing invasive electrophysiology and other interventional procedures, and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results.
• Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required).
• Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options.
• Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans.
• Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
• Career Progression Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees