EP Lab Technologist

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas is seeking an EP Lab Technologist to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures. This role includes responsibilities such as monitoring patient status, assisting as a scrub tech, and ensuring equipment is ready for use.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a science emphasis and the necessary certifications. Strong knowledge of procedures and effective inventory management is essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification is a must.
• RCIS certification required within eighteen months of hire.
• Experience with operating imaging equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician as a monitor tech during procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment under physician's direction.
• Monitor patient status during procedures.

Skills

Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

RCIS certification

EKG interpretation

Inventory control

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a science emphasis

Commensurate healthcare experience

Tools

Physiologic recorder

Job description

Hours of Work

10 hour shift

Days of the Week

4 days a week

Job Description

The EP Lab Technologist primary responsibility is to assist with technical aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of the supervisor and physician.

Job Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• RCIS certification within eighteen (18) months of date of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R)

Job Responsibilities

• Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKGs and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Supply management: order entry/cleaning/stocking products.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.