Cardiovascular Technologist Staff EP Lab

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC seeks a skilled CVT to support the Electrophysiology Lab and Hybrid OR, performing intra-procedural assistance, patient positioning, and radiographic equipment operation under EP physician supervision.

The CVT will monitor hemodynamics, scrub cases including generator changes, PPM/ICD implants, lead extraction, and complex CRM procedures, with opportunities for skill advancement through validations and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete corporate and department skill validations.
• Ability to monitor and scrub EP studies and device cases.
• Train new or existing employees in EP Lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and scrub diagnostic and interventional EP studies and ablations.
• Assist with generator changes and PPM/ICD implants including complex CRM devices.
• Support device explants, lead extraction, venography, and temporary PPM procedures.
• Participate in training of junior staff.

Skills

EP Lab monitoring

Scrubbing

X-ray operation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Tools

X-ray equipment

EP equipment

Job description

Job Summary: To perform diversified duties in the Electrophysiology Lab and Hybrid OR, assisting the electrophysiologist intra-procedurally including preparation and positioning of patients, operation of x-ray equipment in radiological and fluoroscopic procedures, scrubbing, monitoring, and recording hemodynamic parameters according to policy. Must successfully complete corporate and department specific skill validations and maintain core competencies.

Core Competencies: The CVT will be competent to monitor and scrub diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology studies, ablations, device cases such as: generator changes, PPM and ICD implants including complex CRM devices, device explants, lead extraction, venogram, temporary PPM, left atrial appendage closure, and implantable loop recorders. Responsibilities may also include training new or existing employees. The CVT Staff may progress to CVT Intermediate or CVT Advanced by completing skill validations and maintaining competencies to monitor and scrub additional EP Lab procedures.

** See EP Lab Career Advancement Ladder document for additional details