Electrophysiology Technologist
Job Description
Job Summary:
- The Electrophysiology Technologist assists physicians during invasive cardiac and electrophysiology procedures, including mapping, ablation, pacemaker implantation, circulatory support device procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, vascular access management, and EP Lab equipment operation while maintaining patient safety and procedural quality standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare sterile trays and EP Lab equipment for procedures.
- Assist physicians during electrophysiology, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
- Operate hemodynamic monitoring equipment and analyze cardiac data.
- Assist with mapping, ablation, pacemaker, and implant device procedures.
- Operate power injectors and digital imaging equipment.
- Assist with vascular access, sheath removal, radial banding, and hemostatic closure devices.
- Recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmias during procedures.
- Maintain EP Lab inventory, equipment calibration, and image storage within CVIS systems.
- Participate in EP Lab on-call responsibilities according to departmental policy.
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist program.
- Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program.
- Associates degree in Applied Science (AAS).
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- AHA BLS.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 3 months of employment.
- Within 1 year of hire must have successfully passed RCIS exam given by CCI or Radiologic Technologist License.
Required Experience:
- Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab experience required.
- Experience assisting with diagnostic and interventional EP procedures.
- Experience with intra-procedure mapping, ablation, and implant devices.
Required Skills:
- Electrophysiology mapping systems.
- Ablation procedures.
- Implant device procedures.
- Sterile scrub technique.
- Cardiac arrhythmia recognition.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Languages:
- English (Read, Write, Speak).