Registered Nurse (RN) - Senior Electrophysiology Technologist, EP Lab, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

12d

About The Position

Facilitates electrophysiology procedures through room and patient preparation and patient monitoring. Assists physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, and stimulating roles, and provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, follows organizational policies and compliance requirements, understands applicable regulatory requirements, and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The Electrophysiology setting may require late-stay shifts and on-call work. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is bonus eligible. The work shift is day shift at Patewood Memorial Hospital in the Electrophysiology department.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Two years of Cardiac Telemetry experience.
Two years of EP lab experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member is working.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Understanding of the mechanics of arrhythmias.
Knowledge of mapping techniques for ablation and arrhythmias.
Computer and data-entry skills.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Working knowledge of patient equipment.

Nice To Haves

RCIS certification.
RCES certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor implantable devices and all electrophysiology ablations, including complex procedures.
Monitor patients’ electrocardiograms and report rhythm disturbances to physicians.
Monitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures.
Perform scrub duties using sterile techniques; ensure tasks are completed effectively and accurately; assist physicians and anticipate their needs.
Prepare procedure rooms according to infection-control guidelines and ensure radiation-protection techniques are followed.
Set up electrophysiology equipment accurately and ensure proper use of the RF generator and stimulator.
Place electrodes, defibrillator, and appropriate ground pads on patients for monitoring; check preparation for accuracy and verify the correct permit in the patient chart.
Perform daily quality checks of equipment.
Assist with recovery duties, obtain hemostasis as needed, check pedal pulses and bleeding, ensure patient comfort, and communicate patient status to team members.
Safely return patients to their room or nursing unit after procedures when necessary.
Order and restock supplies, retrieve supplies from Central Supply and Material Services, and compare case load with available supplies to identify needs.
Clean and prepare instruments for Central Supply according to department policy and infection-control requirements.
Use the nursing process to gather patient information, formulate and implement a plan of care, and evaluate or revise the plan.
Identify patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate teaching.
Provide appropriate surveillance of assigned patients, identify barriers to care, and seek assistance as appropriate to maintain quality and patient safety.
Maintain professional licensure and personal competency through education and professional activities.
Successfully complete the PH arrhythmia Competency exam.
Perform other duties as assigned.