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Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Tufts Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$37.18/hr - $47.41/hr

Tufts Medical Center is a healthcare organization seeking a Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist. The role involves preparing the EP Lab for procedures, operating and troubleshooting electrophysiology equipment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain a sterile environment.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the EP Lab for procedures, including setting up the sterile procedure table and ensuring all necessary supplies and apparel are available

Assists in clean up and turnover of room in preparation for following procedure

Assists preparing patient for electrophysiology procedures, including prepping access site(s) and properly draping patient in the fashion that corresponds to the procedure, while maintaining standards of sterility

Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots and maintains Electrophysiology equipment, ensuring their proper functioning during procedures

Hemodynamic monitoring

Scrubbing, prepping and draping for cardiac devices and ablations

Mapping system and ablation set up

Operating the recording system and stimulator

Baseline intracardiac measurements

Pacing from different catheters for the purpose of checking thresholds

Burst pacing for arrhythmia induction

Assessing for pulmonary vein isolation

Pacing for phrenic nerve capture

Assessing for bidirectional block across flutter lines

Pacing for the purpose of entrainment and measurement of post pacing intervals

Basics of assessing for dual AV nodal physiology and preexcitation

Measurement of QRS duration and left ventricular activation times for physiologic/conduction system pacing

Understanding of basics of pacemaker and ICD programmers

Assessment of lead parameters (sensing, impedance and threshold)

Accurately documents procedure charges, supply charges, fluoroscopy time and radiation dose, and contrast dosage

Collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain a sterile environment within the EP lab, adhering to infection control protocols

Ensures proper radiation safety protocols are followed, including use of lead aprons and shielding to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and oneself

Responsible for notifying physician of elevated radiation doses during procedures

Participates in quality assurance initiatives to improve the efficiency and safety of EP procedures

Assists in managing supplies and equipment within the EP lab, ensuring all necessary items are readily available

Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members and collaborate effectively with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Prepares to respond to emergencies and provide immediate assistance during complications or adverse events, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), cardiac defibrillation, and artificial respiration

Qualification

RCES CertificationBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationHemodynamic monitoringElectrophysiology equipment operationMapping system setupInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills