Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist

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

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a skilled professional to assist physicians in invasive and non-invasive cardiac electrophysiology procedures in an on-site setting in Washington, DC. You will scrub, prepare equipment, monitor patients, and document during procedures with close collaboration to the EP team.

Required RCIS/RCES/RT(CI) credentials and CPR/ACLS, plus relevant cardiovascular tech training.

Qualifications

• Certified cardiovascular professionals required by department standards.
• CPR and ACLS certifications must be current.
• Experience in invasive electrophysiology settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and scrub during invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Prepare and arrange catheters, wires, sheaths for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and monitor patient vitals during procedures.
• Document data, charges, and equipment used for billing and statistics.
• Assist with post-procedure care and patient/family instruction.

Education

RCIS

RCES

RT(CI)

CPR

ACLS

Cardiovascular Tech Training

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.