EP Technologist

HCA HealthONE Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking an Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist to join our cath lab team. You will be responsible for routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment and for delivering high quality patient care during invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

The role requires RCIS/RCEP/AART certification or equivalent, BLS/ACLS, plus 2 years of EP or cath lab experience; we offer a comprehensive benefits package and work within a renowned regional health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology or equivalent allied health program.
• Certified or registered in cardiovascular technology (RCIS, RCEP, or AART).
• Documentation of 2 years of cardiac catheterization laboratory or electrophysiology lab work experience.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and critical patient care and administer medications per physician orders during procedures.
• Assist physicians with percutaneous or cut-down procedures in the cath lab.
• Operate radiographic equipment and maintain records and procedure logs.
• Maintain infection control and radiation safety standards in the lab.
• Assist in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab and support education before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

EKG knowledge

Patient assessment

Invasive cardiovascular tech knowledge

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology or equivalent allied health program

RCIS, RCEP, or AART certification

BLS and ACLS certification

2 years of cardiac cath/EP lab experience

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.45 - $56.19 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) EP Technologist? At HCA HealthONE Aurora, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated EP Technologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Electrophysiology (EP) Specialist assumes responsibility for the routine care and maintenance of radiological equipment, in addition, assumes responsibility for quality patient care, maintenance of required Cath lab and EP competencies, and assistance in all aspects of invasive, or non-invasive cardiac procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• At all times maintains a professional public image and attitude toward visitors, patients, and co-workers, along with the Medical Staff. Shall be courteous, cooperative, and use compassion and discretion with regard to the patient's right to privacy. Also explains all procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
• Gives primary and critical patient care and administers necessary medications per doctor's orders, per physician's extender, while a patient is in the lab.
• Checks emergency cart and controlled medications and documents per department guidelines.
• Assigned procedures are performed according to The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) policy, procedure, and guidelines including:
• In a scrubbing, monitoring, or circulating capacity assists physicians with percutaneous or cut down procedures done in TMCA.
• Operating equipment necessary to the implementation of all procedures in routine, or emergency situations.
• Starts IV infusion lines per physician order.
• Maintains adequate records and procedure log data collection.
• Recognizes EKG rhythms, including intra-cardiac rhythms.
• Assists in the education of patient’s pre, peri, and post-procedure.
• Completes assigned supply ordering. Evaluates stocking needs on a daily basis. Checks expiration dates on medications and on reusable and disposable items.
• Practices radiation safety. Follows TMCA policies for fire, safety, and infection control.
• Prepares and operates sophisticated radiographic equipment including x-ray table, camera, video recorders, ultrasound machine, and pressure injectors.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule by working overtime, when needed.
• Supports and participates in in-service education.
• Processes, files, and stores films in accordance with TMCA policies and procedures.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned. (Example: patient charges, purchase orders, invoices, etc.)
• Assists in transferring patients to and from the Cath Lab for procedures.
• Reports to receiving nursing unit all specifics regarding procedure performed.
• Admits, assesses, recovers, and discharges patients per TMCA policies.
• Completes special projects as assigned by Director.
• Addresses age-specific duties for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching, safety, privacy, disabilities, and patient support.
• Monitors and performs daily functions with constant consideration to infection control.
• Performs corrective/protective actions regarding hazardous materials. Maintains current in the policies and procedures regarding safety issues in the department.
• Assists with quality assurance, or performance projects, as directed.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology or equivalently accredited allied health program or,
• Certified or registered in cardiovascular technology (RCIS, RCEP, or AART), and
• Documentation of 2 years of cardiac catheterization laboratory or electrophysiology lab work experience.
• Confirmation of the educational preparation, knowledge, and competence as evidenced by the achievement of professional credentials listed below:
• Must demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic invasive cardiovascular technology, i.e. EKG, patient assessment and management of care, etc.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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.

""Good people beget good people.""- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EP Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.