Registered Nurse (RN) — Electrophysiology (EP) Lab — St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrophysiology Technologist will perform specialized roles within the invasive cardiovascular procedure setting. They operate specific high technology equipment and utilizes products under the direction of a qualified physician to assist with multispecialty cardiovascular procedures performed. This role involves performing and supporting image acquisition, image processing, physiologic and/or hemodynamic data acquisition, and simple electrophysiology (EP) or 3D mapping during invasive procedures, while also assisting nurses with patient management. The technologist will assist the physician operator and invasive team before, during, and after invasive procedures, providing appropriate care to patients consistent with their level of training. Activities to support the service and/or departmental operation, serving, managing, and supporting internal and external customers are also key functions. Participation in performance improvement activities, maintaining the laboratory and/or operating room and equipment, managing supplies using first in, first out (FIFO), and supporting accurate billing for procedures performed are also part of the role.

Requirements

BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association (required)
Clinical patient care experience (required)

Nice To Haves

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), American Hear Association (preferred)
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) (preferred)
RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist) (preferred)
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (preferred)
Associates Degree in a Health Sciences or related field (preferred)
CVT (Cardiovascular Technician Certification) (preferred)
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) (preferred)
Paramedic (preferred)
ARRT R, (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Radiography) (preferred)
CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) (preferred)
1 year of experience or on-the-job training in electrophysiology, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs and supports image acquisition, image processing, physiologic and/or hemodynamic data acquisition, and simple electrophysiology (EP) or 3D mapping during invasive procedures; assists nurses with patient management.
Assists physician operator and invasive team before, during and after invasive procedures.
Provides appropriate care to patients consistent with level of training.
Performs activities to support the service and/or departmental operation.
Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintains the laboratory and/or operating room and equipment; manage supplies first in, first out (FIFO), and supports accurate billing for procedures performed.