Department: Cath Lab
Schedule/Status: 6:00am-4:30pm; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week: 40
General Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Department Head of Cardiovascular Services or designee the Lead Electrophysiology Technologist (EPT) manages the daily operations of the EP Lab where pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology (EP) procedures are performed. This position functions independently as an expert technologist in EP who maintains an electronically and radiologically safe environment in the laboratory and provides education and training to staff on all EP policies and procedures. The Lead EP Tech will be responsible for EP lab organization/communication and staff education.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists management in planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of the EP Lab including participating in unit performance improvement and quality management measures.
Performs and teaches stimulation protocols for complex electrophysiology studies.
Operates complex electrophysiology specialty equipment including but not limited to 3D mapping systems, stimulation systems, intracardiac echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system.
Performs at an expert clinical level and assists the physician in the performance of pediatric and adult electrophysiology procedures, including both diagnostic and interventional.
Serves as a role model and expert resource for both internal and external customers regarding standards of care for adult and pediatric diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures.
Implements safe, competent, and efficient procedure care to EP within policies, procedures, and standards of care across a variety of populations and complexity of situations within the scope of practice.
Demonstrates expertise in all cardiovascular laboratory technical skills, image acquisition, transferring and archiving of images, trouble shooting skills and expert knowledge of catheters and specialty equipment used during EP procedures.
Oversees and actively participates in annual EP skills, ECG competency and unit competencies for staff.
Demonstrates an expert knowledge of radiological equipment & safety, shielding techniques, expert imaging skills and X-Ray equipment trouble-shooting skills, analyzing, 3D mapping and recording equipment and other equipment utilized in the Electrophysiology Lab.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to hemodynamic monitoring and recording of patients during EP. Intra and post procedure patient assessment and patient care within EP scope of practice, including but not limited to patient teaching, circulating, and scrubbing roles for invasive procedures
Systematically and continuously collects, assesses, and documents data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide procedural care with the EP patient and family. Documentation of chronological events of the procedure and medical care during the procedure will require basic computer skills to complete electronic medical record.
Assures that informed patient consent has been obtained and that all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient’s satisfaction. Ensures Universal Protocol standards are followed and met for all invasive procedures.
Demonstrates and maintains effective communication skills with management and the interdisciplinary health care team. Communicates with Clinical coordinator to accommodate multiple and sometimes conflicting requests for schedule time, equipment, and supplies to facilitate the efficient throughput of patients in the EP lab.
Foresees potential problems, adapts priorities, and plans independently with and without medical direction in response to general information/data indicative of potential urgent or emergent life-threatening risks, initiates action to reduce or correct the risk per ACLS guidelines.
Requirements:
Formal Education:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Radiologist Technologist training program.
Experience:
3 to 5 years of Electrophysiology work experience preferred in a dedicated Electrophysiology program.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
BLS through The American Heart Association required.
ALS through The American Heart Association required within six months of hire date.
Preferred: RCES, RCIT or HRS CEPS Certification Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for Associated Professionals.
Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits