Electrophysiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Position operates all equipment, computers, and digital imaging/processing equipment during assigned shift in the Electrophysiology Laboratory (EP Lab).
• Performs duties such as scrub assistant, procedure documentation/hemodynamic/intra-cardiac monitoring, and safe X-ray equipment operation/digital processing as appropriate.
• Contributes to the general operation of the department by participating in managing/stocking supplies, keeping the work area(s) orderly, assisting in patient transportation, and post-procedure care as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development to perform procedures on and assist in the care of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• A current Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) or Limited-MRT (LMRT-Cardiovascular) license will be required for these individuals prior to employment.
• In the event a Texas MRT or LMRT License cannot be obtained (e.g. RCIS without formal training), this individual may not operate X-Ray equipment in a manner that produces ionizing radiation nor serve as radiation safety representative on a call team per state law and eligibility for hire will be determined by department director.
• Specialization may be obtained in the following modalities with training and competency completion and with active participation:
• Invasive Electrophysiology, Temporary/Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator Implantation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes Organizational Principles of client; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.
• Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with procedure team and EP Lab Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into Cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, intracardiac measurement/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
• Ensures patient position is appropriate on procedure table per procedure type.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate Cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: imaging (X-Ray, intracardiac echo-ICE), intra-cardiac documentation system, mapping systems, stimulator, ablation systems, etc.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluor and X-Ray acquisition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures.
• Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.
• Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to Product and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.
• Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Texas MRT/LMRT License ONLY: Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used; performs fluor imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports department and organizations commitment to Zero Harm and Cusomer Service.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
• Understands and upholds the client mission, vision and purpose.
• Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
• Promotes and serves with respect to the client core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology) yielding RT(R), RCIS, RCES, or LVN credential is required.
• Prior Acute Care hospital experience preferred (Cath Lab/Cardiology, Advanced Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology).

Certifications/ License:

• Current RT(R), RCIS, RCES, or LVN minimally required.
• Current Texas License (MRT, LMRT) preferred; required if RT(R).
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire date.