Electrophysio Technologist Invasive- 24 hours weekly

The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist is responsible to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, obtain and document data pertinent to cardiac care diagnosis, and treatment. Will perform a variety of technical and research duties as related to the cardiac catheterization lab under the direction of the senior technologist and director of cardiology.

Part- time 24 hours/week, 3-8 hour shifts

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED with minimum of 2 years of experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures (Required) Or
Associate's Degree from an approved Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or related program (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to function in a high pressure atmosphere with minimal supervision, emotional stability.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (Preferred) Or
Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) (Preferred)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2 Yrs (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Procedure Management

• Operate hemodynmic equipment such as physiological monitor, cardiac output computer, electrophysiology equipment.

• Prep patient site per protocol.

• Assist physician with percutaneous and cutdown procedures into arteries and veins; intracardiac electrophysiology testing, including rapid pacing techniques: temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion.

• Perform blood gas analysis.

• Assist Cath Lab RN in nursing care of patients pertaining to provision of medication, vital signs, and airway management.

• Assist with research protocols assigned by physician.

Operations Maintenence

• Perform quality control checks in laboratory to assure proper equipment functions.

• Daily checks of defibrillator and respiratory equipment in the absence of the Cath Lab RN.

• Clean Cath Lab with appropriate solution.

• Resterilize used equipment per policy.

• Turn off all equipment and secure lab, following last procedure of the day.

Inventory

• Maintain equipment and supplies at levels specified by Director.

• Stock supplies in cath lab from in-house and warehouse services.

Filing

• Assist in filing of cath reports.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance