Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist

• Minimum Education
• High School Diploma or GED with minimum of 2 years of experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures (Required) Or
• Associate's Degree from an approved Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or related program (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge
• Ability to function in a high pressure atmosphere with minimal supervision, emotional stability.
• Required Licenses and Certifications
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (Preferred) Or
• Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2 Yrs (Preferred)
• Functional Accountabilities
• Procedure Management
• Operate hemodynmic equipment such as physiological monitor, cardiac output computer, electrophysiology equipment.
• Prep patient site per protocol.
• Assist physician with percutaneous and cutdown procedures into arteries and veins; intracardiac electrophysiology testing, including rapid pacing techniques: temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion.
• Perform blood gas analysis.
• Assist Cath Lab RN in nursing care of patients pertaining to provision of medication, vital signs, and airway management.
• Assist with research protocols assigned by physician.

Operations Maintenance

• Perform quality control checks in laboratory to assure proper equipment functions.
• Daily checks of defibrillator and respiratory equipment in the absence of the Cath Lab RN.
• Clean Cath Lab with appropriate solution.
• Resterilize used equipment per policy.
• Turn off all equipment and secure lab, following last procedure of the day.

Inventory

• Maintain equipment and supplies at levels specified by Director.
• Stock supplies in cath lab from in-house and warehouse services.

Filing

• Assist in filing of cath reports.