Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Techechnologist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an EP Lab assistant to support physicians during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker and ablation cases. The role involves preparing equipment, maintaining sterile fields, monitoring vital signs, and documenting data for billing and statistics.

Responsibilities include assisting with device insertions and ablations, caring for patients before and after procedures, and contributing to post-procedure care and family

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Cardiovascular Tech training.
• Experience in cardiovascular/electrophysiology lab settings preferred.
• Licenses/certifications required or within 1 year (RCIS/RCES/R.T.(R)(CI)/CPR/ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Assist/scrub in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Prepare catheters, wires, sheaths; maintain sterile field.
• Monitor ECG and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Document data and charges; assist with post-procedure care.
• Support orientation and training of new staff; administer contrast per physician.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED; Cardiovascular Tech training

Tools

ECG monitors

Sterile draping supplies

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

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.
• Enters 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. required

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 $39.95 - USD $68.86 /Hr.