Lead Electrophysiology Technologist INTERNAL
Duluth, Minnesota
Employer: Saint Luke's Hospital of Duluth
Industry: Allied Health
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Lead Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist, in collaboration with the physicians and nursing personnel, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic invasive electrophysiology patient procedures, including cardiac device implantation in compliance with principles of sterile techniques while utilizing specialized angiographic equipment and/or complex computerized monitoring equipment. The Lead is responsible for existing job duties as well as leading staff through technical training and equipment updates. Assists with program development. Initiates communication with patient care staff and management as needed to facilitate positive change. Understands and stays current on standards and industry trends for the EP field. Assists physician during procedures with circulating, scrubbing or monitoring. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduate of a Cardiac Electrophysiology Program (CEP), Cardiovascular Technology Program, Exercise Physiology Program (BS) or related education with the required related experience.
- Experience: Six (6) months working experience.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Military Training Network upon hire. ACLS within one (1) year of hire into this position.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduate of a Cardiac Electrophysiology Program.
- Experience: Previous EP Lab experience.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: ACLS, RCES or Allied Professionals EP IBHRE.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work harmoniously with professional and technical staff and physicians. To communicate verbally and listen to the needs of the patient and the directions of the cardiologist and professional staff within the Cath Lab. Ability to work with and learn to operate technical equipment; to work under stress/pressure; to maintain accurate records/reports; to participate in orientation of new personnel and teaching of students; to see, hear, stand, sit, walk, bend, and speak English; to take call as required; to maintain confidentiality.
- READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
- SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
- Ability to work harmoniously with professional and technical staff and physicians. To communicate verbally and listen to the needs of the patient and the directions of the cardiologist and professional staff within the Cath Lab. Ability to work with and learn to operate technical equipment; to work under stress/pressure; to maintain accurate records/reports; to participate in orientation of new personnel and teaching of students; to see, hear, stand, sit, walk, bend, and speak English; to take call as required; to maintain confidentiality.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment; and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.
- Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Taste or smell - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment; and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
- Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
- Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Continuously exposed to electrical and radiant energy hazards
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Created: 2024-09-08
Reference: 29613
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
ZIP: 55803