EP Invasive Specialist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Health First; Melbourne (FL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health First in Melbourne, FL seeks an Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist to provide procedural support in the EP lab and related areas. You will assist physicians, prepare sterile setups, monitor patients, and document findings to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate across departments, manage equipment, and respond to emergencies with a high level of professionalism and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent in a relevant clinical field may be required.
• Experience in EP lab or related cath/interventional areas preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications or ability to obtain within specified timeline.
• Ability to perform aseptic technique and patient monitoring during procedures.

Responsabilités

• Assists physicians to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques.
• Sets up and monitors EP recording systems and documents procedure data.
• Supports mapping, stimulation, and catheter insertions as required.
• Maintains aseptic prep and a safe lab environment.
• Executes radiation safety practices and handles equipment malfunctions.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Formation

Cardiopulmonary Technology

Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Radiological Technology (RT)

EMS-P

Certified Surgical Technology

Cardiovascular Tech/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

On-The-Job-Training Tech program

Outils

EP recording system

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrophysiology (EP) Invasive Technologist Specialist provides electrophysiology procedural support in compliance with regulatory and department processes in a timely, safe and efficient manner. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist is proficient in all aspects of electrophysiology, sterile preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist will assist in other procedural areas (i.e., cardiac cath, interventional radiology) when needed.

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrophysiology (EP) Invasive Technologist Specialist provides electrophysiology procedural support in compliance with regulatory and department processes in a timely, safe and efficient manner. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist is proficient in all aspects of electrophysiology, sterile preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring. The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist Specialist will assist in other procedural areas (i.e., cardiac cath, interventional radiology) when needed.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assists physicians to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques and anticipates equipment needs.
• Sets up and monitors EP recording computer monitor system, labels printouts, displays electrode combinations, measures cycle and interval lengths, reports changes to physician. Records temporary playback of procedure for initial, immediate review by physician.
• Supports physicians with mapping, stimulating, and catheter insertions as required.
• Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique in prepping patients and during procedures. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the patient in the Lab.
• Facilitates implementation of physician's orders accurately, promptly, and courteously. Promotes interdepartmental/client relationships with positive interactive skills, maintaining a professional, team-oriented working environment.
• Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician.
• Assigns and supervises accordingly those assigned to him/her by the Supervisor/ Manager.
• Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and holding room responsibilities with exceptional level of professionalism and expertise.
• Executes all aspects of circulating, with exception of Conscious Sedation/Narcotic drug therapy as ordered by physician. Maintains a working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Lab.
• Demonstrates and practices proper protection measures to ensure radiation safety and minimize risk of exposure to possible hazardous materials.
• Conducts CQI daily; Operates, problem-solves and improvises for common equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures all supplies are properly rotated or removed from procedure areas and all supplies and medications are properly charged to each patient accurately.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Any one of the following:
• Cardiopulmonary Technology OR
• Respiratory Therapy (RRT), OR
• Radiological Technology (RT), OR
• EMS-P, OR
• Certified Surgical Technology, OR
• Cardiovascular Tech/Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, OR
• Completion of an On-The-Job-Training Tech program
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: Any one of the following prior to start date and maintained:
• For Radiology Technologists:
• General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• For Respiratory Therapists:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• For Certified Surgical Technologists:
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• For Paramedic program graduates:
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) prior to start date and maintained.
• For Radiology Technologists:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R).
• Certification:
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within 90 days of start date and maintained.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital facility within thirty (30) minutes of alert.
• Knowledge of electrocardiogram (ECG) training and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
• Ability to assess and interpret data.
• Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience: One (1) year of acute care experience.
• Certification: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

• Schedule : Per Diem
• Shift Times : 700am_530pm
• Paygrade : EPT