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

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates electrophysiology procedures through room and patient preparation and patient monitoring. Assists physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, and stimulating roles. Provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting and supports patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, follows organizational policies and compliance requirements, and applies knowledge of regulatory requirements, including those of The Joint Commission, the state health department, and CMS. 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 based at Patewood Hospital in the Electrophysiology department. The day shift is listed for this position.

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 an RN license to practice in the state where the team member works.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Understanding of arrhythmia mechanics.
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 preferred.
RCES certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor implantable devices and all EP ablations, including complex procedures; monitor patient electrocardiograms, report rhythm disturbances to the physician, and monitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures.
Perform scrub duties using sterile techniques, complete tasks accurately, and anticipate and assist with physicians’ needs.
Perform circulating duties, including preparing procedure rooms according to infection-control guidelines, following radiation-protection techniques, setting up EP equipment, ensuring proper use of the RF generator and stimulator, placing monitoring electrodes and defibrillator and ground pads, checking preparation and patient permits, and completing daily quality equipment checks.
Assist with patient recovery, including obtaining hemostasis as needed, returning patients safely to their rooms or nursing units when necessary, checking pedal pulses and bleeding, ensuring patient comfort, and communicating patient status to team members.
Order and restock supplies, retrieve supplies from Central Supply and Material Services, compare case load with available supplies, 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, evaluate or revise the plan, and address patient and family learning needs through teaching.
Maintain appropriate surveillance of assigned patients, identify barriers related to care issues, 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.