Electrophys Cardiovasc Tech

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,437 - 92,106; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a qualified professional to assist physicians during various invasive cardiac procedures. The role demands ensuring a sterile environment, monitoring patient vitals, and documenting critical data throughout the procedures.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, complete appropriate training programs, and have preferred experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology procedures. Competitive hourly wages are offered, ranging from $38.79 to $66.86.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program.
• Preferably experience in electrophysiology laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician during routine to complex invasive procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile environment.
• Document required data before, during, and after procedures.
• Monitor patients and assist with implantable devices.

Skills

Assisting with invasive procedures

Patient care

Cardiac monitoring

Sterilization techniques

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED and Cardiovascular Technologist training

Tools

Electrocardiograph (EKG)

Pulse oximeter

Defibrillators

Job description

About the Job

Assists physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures such as Electrophysiology Studies; Permanent Pacemakers Bi Ventricular Implantable Cardioverters Cardiac Ablations Laser Lead Extractions and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities and other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Prepares catheters guiding wires sheaths etc. for physicians as needed.
• Prepares cleans and drapes appropriate site prior to invasive procedure ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
• Enter required patient data into the computer connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to during and post-procedure.
• Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG) blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Assists with insertion of implantable devices ablations and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal.
• Prepares/cleans arranges and stocks room/equipment for next procedure. Maintains and stocks inventory such as catheters defibrillators monitors and temporary pacemakers.
• Documents required data prior to during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports.
• Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions as appropriate.
• Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates/responds to post-procedure site bleeding hematomas pain loss of distal pulse etc. as appropriate and documents findings and resolution.
• Participates in the orientation training and inservices of other/new personnel as defined by EPL manager and departmental educator.
• Administers contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences.

Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures particularly as it relates to cardiac and electrophysiology invasive and non-invasive procedures preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist within 1 Year required or
• RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year required or
• R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography within 1 Year required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• Health Services ACLS required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e. EEG EKG blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (i.e. tape drives consoles).

This position has a hiring range of USD $38.79 - USD $66.86 /Hr.