EP Laboratory Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Round Rock (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring an EP Lab Technologist to support electrophysiology procedures. You will operate in a safe patient care environment, assist physicians, and ensure equipment readiness in the heart hospital setting.

You bring 2 years EP/Cath Lab experience, relevant ARRT/RCIS/RCES or RCIS certification, and sterile technique; BLS/ACLS as required. Collaboration with circulating nurses and holding-area monitoring are key aspects of the role.

Competenze

• Two years Electrophysiology or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist program OR Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registration preferred; RCIS/RCES or Radiologic Technologist: Required upon hire or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• BLS and ACLS certifications as per policy.

Mansioni

• Provide a safe patient care environment for cardiac procedures.
• Operate and maintain EP lab equipment and systems.
• Position x-ray camera for fluoroscopy/angiography and pan table for views.
• Perform daily equipment checks and ensure sterile technique.
• Enter data on EP Hemodynamic Monitoring system and document steps and patient condition.
• Monitor patient condition and vital signs during procedures and communicate with nursing staff.
• Assist with hemostasis and removal of sheaths as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EP lab equipment and support staff.

Conoscenze

EP Lab experience

Patient care

Formazione

Cardiovascular Technologist program

Radiologic Technology program

Descrizione del lavoro

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) EP Lab Technician today with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) EP Lab Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Electrophysiology Lab Technologist (EP Tech), you are responsible for providing a safe patient care environment that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of patients experiencing cardiac procedures. You will maintain and operate the physiological systems, assist physicians during the procedures, and perform unit-based activities, which contribute to a positive and professional work environment.

• You will demonstrate familiarity with the basics of radiation/radiation safety

• You will position x-ray camera for fluoroscopy/angiography

• You will pan table to accurately visualize requested/appropriate views

• You will perform daily checks to ensure proper equipment function

• You will demonstrate sterile technique for handling sterile instruments/supplies

• You will proficiently enter data on EP Hemodynamic Monitoring system

• You will assist with monitoring patient condition throughout procedure including, but not limited to rhythm Vital signs, response to interventions, art lines

• You will document required procedure steps, supplies used and patient condition into medical record throughout case

• You will communicate with the Circulating nurse supplies used for patient charge ticket and verify accuracy

• You will monitor patients in holding area as assigned

• You will proficiently remove sheaths and hold pressure to achieve hemostasis

• You will demonstrate proficiency with equipment in EP Lab

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Two years Electrophysiology or Cardiac Cath Lab experience performing both diagnostic and interventional procedures– preferred

Education

• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist program OR Radiologic Technology program

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) – preferred

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist(RCES) OR Radiologic Technologist: Certified through Texas Medical Board and registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT): Required upon hire OR Certified Surgical Technologist

• BLS Certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

• ACLS Certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthostics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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