Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Tech

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

General Summary of PositionAssists physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures such as Electrophysiology Studies; Permanent Pacemakers, Bi Ventricular Implantable Cardioverters, Cardiac Ablations Laser Lead Extractions, and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities, and other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Prepares catheters, guiding wires, sheaths, etc. for physicians, as needed.
• Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate site prior to invasive procedure, ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
• Enters required patient data into the computer, connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during, and post-procedure.
• Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
• Assists with insertion of implantable devices, ablations, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal.
• Prepares/cleans, arranges and stocks room/equipment for next procedure. Maintains and stocks inventory, such as catheters, defibrillators, monitors and temporary pacemakers.
• Documents required data prior to, during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports.
• Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions, as appropriate.
• Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures, according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates/responds to post-procedure site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate, and documents findings and resolution.
• Participates in the orientation, training and inservices of other/new personnel, as defined by EPL manager and departmental educator.
• Administers contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.
  
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  Minimum Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences. required
  Experience
  • Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures, particularly as it relates to cardiac and electrophysiology invasive and non-invasive procedures preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist within 1 Year required or
    • RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year required or
    • R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography within 1 Year required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
      within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
      
      
    • Health Services\ACLS required
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e., EEG, EKG, blood analyzer), or data processing equipment (i.e., tape drives, consoles).
        This position has a hiring range of $37.659 - $64.912
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore , Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Tech, Other , Washington, Maryland