CERTIFIED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY TECHNICIAN (CERT EP TECH) - Progeny Human Resources Solutions, LLC

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Certified Electrophysiology Technician

CERT EP TECH

Full-Time

Certified Electrophysiology Technician candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

• The EP Lab Technician-Certified will function as an integral part of the Cardiac Cath Lab team by participating, implementing, and assisting in the care of patients in the Electrophysiology Laboratory.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency during all Electrophysiology procedures while functioning in both roles of Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Scrub Technician and Electrophysiology Recorder.
• As the Recorder, he/she maintains good communication with the patient care team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection
• Demonstrate advanced technical proficiency for all Electrophysiology procedures while functioning in Cardiovascular Scrub Technician and Electrophysiology Recorder.
• This includes but is not limited to the following procedures; a). Diagnostic Electrophysiology studies b). Interventional electrophysiology, Ablation c). Permanent Pacemaker, Implantable cardiac defibrillator, d). Biventricular Pacemaker and Defibrillator e). Laser Lead Extraction f). Vascular Closure devices all of which can occur on an Elective or Emergent basis.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge to identify cardiac structures, advanced anatomy of all heart chambers coronary vasculature, the physiology behind the dysrhythmia's disease processes and assist the physician in either obtaining or entering data into the Electrophysiology Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for an accurate assessment. Must verify accurate information is gathered during the procedure as well as homodynamic data.
• Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA which includes advance knowledge of all regulations, requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control, the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge.
• Will accurately report life-threatening arrhythmias by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, using homodynamic as well as Electrophysiology data.
• Understands the abnormal physiology or disease process such as; Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, bypass tracts, WPW and their relationship to the condition.
• Assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage and assures the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.
• Is required to assist and train new staff and existing staff members, in the scrub/recorder arena.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Certified Electrophysiology Technician

CERT EP TECH

Full-Time

Certified Electrophysiology Technician candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Graduate of CCAHEP accredited program
• 2 years of Electronophysiology experience with knowledge of EP and Abalation devices required ( Would Consider candidates that dont have acute care experience but it is strongly preferred)
• BLS and ACLS required
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, or Cardiovascular Technologist (CV Tech), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)

Salary Range: Min: 24.90, Mid: 29.50 (10+ years of experience), Max: 33.59 (15+ years of experience)

Sign On: $15k

Relocation Assistance: Case by Case