EP Technologist - Weekdays 7:00am - 5:30pm - Days vary

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Cath Lab professional to assist physicians in cath and EP procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety. The role involves scrub duties, equipment preparation, and support across adolescent to geriatric patients.

Under physician supervision, you will deploy and manage catheters and other supplies, operate imaging equipment, and document clinical data to ensure high-quality care and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• RCIS, RRT, CRT, RT, RCVT required; EMT-P license accepted in lieu of registry.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Functions as scrub assistant to the credentialed Physician throughout procedures.
• Preps procedure room and equipment; maintains sterile technique.
• Assists with vascular sheath removal and hemostasis when credentialed.
• Operates fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment; ensures proper documentation.
• Documents procedure data in EMR and supports PI program and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

RCIS

RRT

CRT

RT

RCVT

EMT-P license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Allied Health (preferred)

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, assists in cardiac Cath lab procedures and EP procedures while maintaining a sterile field. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment and high level of skill proficiency. Assists with care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: RCIS, RRT, CRT, RT, RCVT required. In lieu of registry, EMT-P license will be accepted. Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year work experience in area of registry or license.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: NASPE.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree in Allied Health field.
• Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good assessment skills Ability to operate technical equipment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Functions as a scrub assistant to the credentialed Physician throughout entire procedure. Ensures that correct patient data is in the x-ray equipment and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality. Preps the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases. Maintains sterile technique throughout invasive procedures. Prepares for procedure in terms of sterile supplies required. Ensures patients are prepped and draped appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Assists the Physician during the specialized procedure as evidenced by knowledge of selected equipment, selection and care of catheters, guidewires, and other necessary supplies. Trained in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis. If credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique. Performs and rotates through functions of scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring positions. Demonstrates the ability to operate/maintain specialized equipment. Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment. Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure documentation is present and accurate when documenting in employee EMR. Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EP Lab environment. Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form. Ensures that patient procedures/supply charges are accurate. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development. Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor. Assists with supervision of prn staff. Serves as a facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary. Completes unit based skills annually. Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology. Responsible for continuing education for required certifications. Assists with the documentation for the department’s PI program and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives. Performs special projects/duties as requested and according to established time frames.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Constantly 66-100% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.