Certification DetailsACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing BodyRegistered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist RT(R)RCES - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Job DetailsPerforms the daily procedures in the electrophysiology laboratory including catheter ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implants/removals/upgrades, tilt table tests, direct current cardioversions, cardiac lead extractions, electrophysiology studies and left atrial appendage closures.Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.Assisting licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional cardiology procedures.Maintains and troubleshoots electrophysiology laboratory equipment to assure operability and safety; calibrates equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance procedures.Maintaining intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Panning the procedure table during image production.Performing manual hemostasis during and after procedureOperates and ensures the quality control of devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.Maintaining and removing peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.Participates, as necessary, with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the electrophysiology laboratory.Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Job RequirementsGraduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Program and exam eligible required.International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) status required after two years of hire.RCES / RCIS preferred.Applicants who hold an ARRT certification as a Radiology Tech are required to maintain the ARRT certification.Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred).
Schedule InformationHours: 7am start time, potential for five 8 hours shifts or four 10 hours shiftsWeekends: NoneHolidays: No Major HolidaysOn Call: NoneTravel: None
Source : Geisinger Medical Center
