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St. Vincent’s Health System · 3 months ago

Electrophysiology Technologist

US-AL-Birmingham

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UAB St. Vincent’s is a trusted provider of health care in Alabama, serving the community for over 125 years. They are seeking an Electrophysiology Technologist to set up sterile fields, prep patients, and operate mapping equipment during procedures while assisting physicians and ensuring the maintenance of lab equipment.

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Responsibilities

To set up sterile fields, prep patients for cases and operate mapping equipment during cases

To operate multiple pieces of equipment that are utilized

To troubleshoot equipment issues

Admits and orients patient to electrophysiology lab according to pre-procedural checklist

Accurately enters patient information to database, hemodynamic and x-ray systems

Explains testing procedure to patient and/or significant others including exam to be performed, type of contrast media used, length of exam and equipment necessary to perform exam

Maintains all the equipment and accessories needed for cases and completes the room inventory

Sets up rooms for cases and performs as scrub assistant

Operates and maintaining electrophysiology lab equipment, including cardiac mapping systems and intracardiac echocardiography machines

Maintains supplies entering charges for supplies used during cases

Assisting physicians during electrophysiology procedures, including catheter placements, electrophysiology studies, and device implantations

Communicates information to physician about patients and/or cases

Collects and analyzes cardiac rhythm strips and other diagnostic data

Observes all occupational and radiation safety regulations

Wears appropriate protective aprons, goggles and gloves

Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth

Maintains all required certifications/licensures; completes all mandatory education requirements

Stays abreast of changes in technology

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrophysiology lab equipmentCardiac mapping systemsIntracardiac echocardiographyAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistCPR certificationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within six (6) months from date of hire into classification

Currently registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) through Cardiovascular Credentialing (International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

High School Diploma or equivalent