Radiologic Technologist I Electrophysiology Lab

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Radiologic Technologist I Electrophysiology Lab for our Edgewood EP Lab located within the Edgewood hospital. This is a Full Time 40 Hours, 1st Shift position. The EP Tech I is a health care professional that, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified cardiologist, performs procedures on adult patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart arrythmias while maintaining maximum patient safety. The EP Tech I is primarily responsible for employing imaging techniques, operation of other related equipment and assisting the cardiologist during procedures. The role requires demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every interaction with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Must be RT, licensed in the state where work is being performed and registered as a RT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
CPR certification
Two year experience as an RT or one year as a Cath Lab tech/special procedure tech.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital, processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high-quality images.
Assist in the operation of mapping system and ablation generator.
Applies principles of radiation safety and protection.
Acts as first assistant during diagnostic EP studies, therapeutic ablation procedures, and surgical device implantations to assure completeness of case.
Maintains a thorough knowledge in the use of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and products for procedures to ensure its’ accuracy and safety.
Reviews the pre-procedural patient assessment to obtain adequate information, communicate pertinent data to MD and ensure appropriate imaging and patient safety.
Assist in the education process of new employees, mentors students and other healthcare professionals observing in the EP lab.
Assist in the development of performance improvement activities in the EP lab, to include ideas, data collection, data analysis and implementing change to ensure best practice in the EP lab.
Assist to maintain accurate implantable device database.
Must be able to perform above duties based on “population served” standards /competencies to include age-specific and diverse patient types.
Performs other duties as assigned.