Electrophysiology Tech

• The EP technologist will assist with procedures, scheduling, training, consistent with institutional policy and procedure, evidence based medicine and industry standards.
• 1.
• Will demonstrate a sound knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias, EP monitoring system including the stimulator, ablator, 3D mapping systems, and X-ray equipment.
• 2.
• Cognizant of emergency situations, recognizes lethal arrhythmias and other complications, capable of assisting the team in these situations.
• 3.
• Will demonstrate in depth knowledge and critical skills of the instrumentation during EP, and invasive cardiac procedures and assist the Cardiologist and team utilizing established aseptic and sterile technique.
• Proper disposal of all sharps and Biohazard Materials.
• 4.
• Will provide radiation safety to all who enter.
• Will maintain lead apron and radiation badge detection quality assurance program.
• Maintains environment integrity for a sanitary, cost effective, and time efficient Cardiac Lab.
• 5.
• Will demonstrate the ability to maintain inventory par levels and avoid critical lows.
• Will contact Lead Tech or Cardiac Lab Manager for assistance with unfamiliar orders, but will be aware of critical low.
• 6.
• Will demonstrate in depth knowledge of all Radiology and EP equipment in the EP/Cardiac Lab with ability to troubleshoot problems and place a service call.
• Will Maintain records for service of all equipment.
• Will insure that all medical records are accurately labeled and stored.
• 7.
• Will demonstrate knowledge of inventory and supply ordering system, to accurately enter patient procedure and equipment charges and reorder supplies.
• 8.
• Competent in the use of the unit's radiology, 3-D mapping and ablation equipment, interventional cardiology equipment, the hemodynamic monitoring system and storage of patient images in the medical record system.

Preferred

Minium 2 years experience in EP/Cath Lab/OR or other sterile procedure area Hands on knowledge of IVUS/OCT, Impella, CardioLab, 3D mapping systems (Carto and/or St Jude) and ablation equipment May compile objective and measurable data and produce reports. May require operating knowledge of specific clinical areas such as Laboratory, Pharmacy or computer science. May require in-depth knowledge of work performed by various clerical, service or medical areas in order to provide guidance or supervision. Knowledge of Medical Terminology and JCAHO requirements.