Electrophysiology Technologist

Patients in the Electrophysiology & Cardiac Catheterization Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinaryteam including Registered Nurses Registered Radiologic Technologists Interventional Cardiologistsand Electrophysiologists. Procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab are performed from pediatrics to geriatrics that include but not limited to: diagnostic EP studies atrial flutter/fib ablations PVC ablations SVTablations VT ablations temp pacer Watchman Lariat loop recorders and implantedpacemakers/defibrillators. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent physiciannursing and technologist intervention.

The Electrophysiology (EP) Technologists primary role is to assist EP medical staff with theperformance of invasive electrophysiology procedures. The EP Technologist provides technicalassistance for arrhythmia procedures including implantation and programming of arrhythmia controldevices (pacemakers and defibrillators) electrophysiology studies and arrhythmia ablations.

The department is open Monday through Friday from 0645 to 1715 for routine urgent and emergentcases. Outpatient procedures are also performed at the Center for Health and Healing Building 2Multispecialty Procedure Unit (MSPU). Staff are expected to work in both locations. An on-call teamis available 7 days a week for all cases after routine hours of operation.

Technical support for patient procedures:

• Provide technical assistance for arrhythmia procedures including implantation of arrhythmia control devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) electrophysiology studies and arrhythmia ablations. Duties include pre-procedure planning and device procurement and coordination gathering background patient and technical data ensuring the accuracy adequacy and quality of monitoring of physiologic signals and data gathering and storing of clinical data during the procedure including data forms for clinical study protocols and providing necessary clinical reports after procedures. The EP technologist must act as a resource person during procedures and provide troubleshooting access to vendor data if necessary assess the technical quality accuracy and safety of procedures to include scrubbing and assisting during procedure if necessary. This position oversees the development implementation integration and evaluation of effectiveness of EP patient protocols and outcomes in the Cardiac Cath Lab assisting in successful maintenance and completion of the hemodynamic log if necessary. The EP technologist may cross-train to provide case support in the Cardiac Cath Lab in roles that align with their experience and skill set.

Computers database and data analysis:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to determine needs for data storage andreport generation. Develop and maintain database systems for use in storing clinical data on patients procedures and implant data. Assist faculty and fellowship personnel preparation of data for conference presentation graphics services for faculty and staff. Assistcardiology ITG support in computer training troubleshooting upgradingand set up.

Project design and consultation:

• Activities include but are not limited to: meet with investigators facultyand researchers to discuss and determine needs for equipment andinstrument systems. Direct oversee and provide instruction to techniciansduring construction modification and installation of equipment and instruments; coordinate or perform debugging and testing of systems; consulting with department leaders faculty staff and researchers whenmodification and upgrades are needed on systems.

Other Duties as assigned

• RN RCIS ARRT RCES IBHRE or NASPE

• One year of experience working in a cardiac cath lab environment;

• Attainment of RCES within 1 year of hire;

• Successful completion of BLS ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.

Programming data base and software familiarity with methods of scientific and clinical research

• Ten hour shifts (department open Mon-Fri 0645-1715)
• On call requirements
• Ability to work in an environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be able to ride the aerial tram and work in two locations between OHSU Marquam Hill and CHH2.
• Ability to lift bend stoop reach carry push pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 50lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.
• Must be able to use all senses: seeing hearing touching smelling and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
• The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation.
• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients families and other personnel.