Cardiac Electrophysiology Technician 3 (U)
Cardiac Electrophysiology Technician 3 (U)
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Cardio Electrophysiology Technician 3 (U)
Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures.
Performs basic diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
Performs basic interventional procedures which may include any of the following: PCTA stent prep and placement IABP placement and operation.
Performs basic EP procedures which may include any of the following EP studies implantation of pacemaker ICD BIV ICD and ablations.
Operates physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintains established professional standards and observes all safety requirements to achieve a high Level of quality patient care.
Maintains good communication with the patient and continually evaluates the patients status during the procedure provides age and gender-specific care preps access site according to lab standard practice.
Performs EKG lead placement blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring.
Responsible for procedure room preparation and breakdown duties including fluid preparation with accurate drug concentrations stocking rooms narcotic counts daily QC checks radiographic hemodynamic and computer setup and room cleanup.
Prepares sterile procedure tray and patient sterile field appropriately for specified procedure type.
Observes all occupational and radiation safety regulations; wears all required personal protective equipment (wearing badges lead aprons goggles gloves) when .
Acquires and accurately documents pertinent patient data on encounter form and enters hemodynamic and X-ray systems.
Assists physician with EP Diagnostic and Mapping systems which includes Carto NavX and others
Maintains sterile procedures and infectious controls observes all fluid patency of catheters balloons and manifolds and assists according to physician direction.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate degree or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Must be RCES Certified
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H12Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
