Electrophysiology EP Technologist Sr - FT Days
Electrophysiology EP Technologist Sr - FT Days
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Job Description
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Job Summary
The EP Tecnologist utilizinghighly specialized knowledge provides direct and indirect patient care facilitating electrophysiology procedures through room preparation patient preparation. Assists physicians with procedures in scrubbing monitoring and circulating roles. Demonstrates knowledge of intracardiac electrical signals and 3D mapping systems.Provides patient/family centered care within scope of practice. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of Electrophysiology. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization. The Electrophysiology department schedule may require late stay shifts and oncall work.
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Accountabilities
Accomplishes monitoring duties. Understands mechanics of arrhythmias. Understands mapping techniques for ablation of arrhythmias. Monitors patients electrocardiogram and reports rhythm disturbances to physician. Monitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures. 40
Accomplishes scrub duties. Practices sterile techniques. Ensures tasks are accomplished efficiently and accurately. Assists and anticipates needs of physician. 25
Prepares procedure room using infection control guidelines. Ensures radiation protection techniques are followed. Performs accurate setup of EP equipment. Ensures proper use of RF generator and stimulator. Accurately places electrodes defibrillator and appropriate ground pads on patient for monitoring. Checks prep for accuracy. Checks patient chart for correct permit. Performs quality equipment checks daily. 15
Assists with recovery duties. Obtains hemostasis as needed. Safely returns patients to room or nursing unit after procedure when necessary. Checks for pedal pulse and bleeding. Ensures that patient is comfortable. Ensures other team members are informed of patient status as needed. 5
Orders and restocks supplies as needed. Retrieves supplies from Central Supply and Material Services as needed. Compares case load and onhand supplies and obtains needed supplies. Ensures instruments are cleaned and prepared for Central Supply per department Policy and Infection Control. 5
Ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients; identifies barriers related to specific care issues and seeks assistance as appropriate thereby maintaining quality and patient safety. 5
Maintains professional licensure and takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities. 5
For individuals credentialed as RCIS the following job duties from the RCIS Scope of Practice may be included after competency demonstrated to physician: Venous access vascular sheath exchange suturing of implantable cardiac device pocket and manipulation of intracardiac catheters with physician supervision
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Successful completion of a health sciences program
2 years EP or Cardiac Cath Lab experience
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
SCRQSA
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
Military or certificate program with 2 years cardiovascular experience may be considered. Eligible for RCIS/RCES with completion within 1 year.
Team members employed in this 11/8/2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
Other Required Skills and Experience
BLS and ACLS
Arrhythmia Competency
Basic Computer Skills
Data Entry Skills
Patient Equipment
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
ElectrophysiologyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
