Interventional Procedure Technologist-Electrophysiology Technologist

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as an Interventional Procedure Technologist in Pleasant Prairie, WI, specializing in cardiac procedures. This full-time role involves working with a dedicated team to perform complex interventional cardiology tasks while ensuring optimal patient care. Candidates must possess relevant licenses, certifications, and a commitment to providing quality healthcare to the local community.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Radiographer in Wisconsin.
• RCIS certification preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of invasive cardiovascular experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Identify cardiac structures and associated disease processes.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with ALARA principles.

Skills

Technical proficiency in cardiac catheterization procedures

Knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles

Ability to demonstrate fine finger movements

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Licensure as a Licensed Radiographer in Wisconsin

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program

Job description

Interventional Procedure Technologist-Electrophysiology Technologist

Froedtert South, Inc. · Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

Pleasant Prairie , WI

Clinical Non-Nursing

Full-time , Days , 80

Interventional Procedures

• Our Interventional Procedures department specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Neurology, Radiology and Electrophysiology.
  • Services provided include angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, nephrostomy, G and J tube placement, AV fistula de-clotting, EVAR’s, embolectomy’s, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, steroidal injections, radiofrequency ablations, EP studies, dysrhythmia ablations for SVT, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, VT, AV Node and Bundle of HIS, temporary and permanent pacemaker and AICD placements, right and left heart catheterization, cardioversions, peripheral angiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Our team:
  • Staff of 4-5 Registered Nurses and 9-10 Interventional Procedure Technicians
  • Scheduled procedures are Monday – Friday
  • Call team (one RN and two IP Technicians that are on call after hours for any acute emergency and are available within 30 minutes of being called into the hospital).
• We focus our care on our community and the surrounding areas. We have a direct straight to cath lab program of STEMIs in the field, cold leg program, and stroke programs. These all help treat our own family and neighbors in our community without having to be transported to another city.

POSITION PURPOSE

This job description is congruent with Froedtert South’s mission, vision, and values. The values of integrity, respect, quality, commitment, and accountability are the framework for all hospital activities. It is expected that employees will perform their job duties in accordance with this mission, vision, and values. The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team during Cardiac Catheterization procedures demonstrating technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Radiographer in the State of Wisconsin through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.); OR

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No experience required; 1 to 3 years’ Invasive Cardiovascular experience preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologyprogram accredited by the Commission onAccreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with ability to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Radiographer in the State of Wisconsin through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.); OR

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

Current BSL, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician or Hemodynamic Recorder.

Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.

Requires knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment consistent with applicable licensure, as acquired through completion of an approved curriculum in Radiologic Technology or certification of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

Ability to achieve homeostasis from puncture sites using continuous manual pressure for a minimum of 30 minutes. Requires strong fingers, hands, and wrist.

Ability to participate in critical thinking that promotes desired positive outcomes.

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

Performs under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations; or situations in which work speed and sustained attention are required aspects of the job.

Requires fine finger movements with above average dexterity.

Requires sustained, long periods of standing.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.

Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician or Hemodynamic Recorder.

Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.

Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA.

Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment of left and/or right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements. Assures accurate information is gathered or entered for the calculation of intra-cardiac shunts, valve areas, and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path.

Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis program(s). Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac function such as: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, etc.

Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage. Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.

Administers contrast safely and in accordance with policy and procedure and within scope of service.

Ability to perform as a tech in the circulator, monitor and scrub role.

Operate all healthcare (imaging and non-imaging) equipment, consistent with applicable licensure, required to provide patient care and treatments administered in the Interventional Procedure Labs and locations outside the department as needed for procedures.

Participates in activities associated with quality assurance, performance improvement, Data base recording and reporting, maintaining compliance with all associated accreditation programs.

Participates in patient teaching/education.

Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit-based Quality Assurance standards of care.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities 120 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.