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Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Electrophysiology Tech 3

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHomewood, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the CVT—RICS or RCES route, a high school diploma or GED is required.
  • For the RRT or CRT route, completion of an accredited respiratory therapy education program is required.
  • For the R.T.(R) route, completion of an accredited radiography program is required.
  • For the paramedic—NREMT-P route, completion of an accredited paramedic education program is required.
  • Hospital experience in an Electrophysiology Lab is required.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required; PALS may be required depending on unit-specific needs.
  • At least one of the following is required: valid RCES certification, Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification, a bachelor's degree in a healthcare- or science-related field, or four years of additional experience beyond the experience listed in the Experience section.
  • CVTs must possess and maintain RCIS or RCES certification.
  • RRTs must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed in the state of employment.
  • CRTs must be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed in the state of employment.
  • R.T.(R)s must hold valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification and be licensed in the state of employment.
  • Paramedics must hold NREMT-P certification and RCIS or RCES certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention during cardiovascular procedures.
  • Provide direct patient care and advanced patient care while recognizing patient conditions and age-specific needs and ensuring procedures and protocols are completed successfully.
  • Serve as a preceptor or charge when department needs arise.
  • Use the Bloom stimulator and physician electrophysiology protocols proficiently.
  • Evaluate and independently resolve equipment problems, involve Biomedical Engineering or the equipment company as appropriate, and report issues to the supervisor.
  • Ensure patients understand procedures; educate patients and families; and meet patient needs for safety and comfort in the electrophysiology lab.
  • Acquire and accurately document patients’ clinical histories; verify study reports and records for completeness and accuracy; and archive or amend demographic information in appropriate storage media.
  • Position patients, equipment, and associated devices and manipulate technical factors to obtain high-quality images and signals for interpretation.
  • Assess processed images for technical quality and correct patient identification and ensure all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
  • Apply radiation safety and protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and others.
  • Provide physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Support physicians as a scrub assistant.
  • Use aseptic and sterile techniques.
  • Document procedural-area patient care accurately and consistently in accordance with regulatory standards, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety; communicate changes as necessary.
  • Evaluate and obtain vessel hemostasis after procedures.
  • Use customer-service skills when communicating with staff, visitors, patients, and coworkers, and perform duties needed to support patient satisfaction.
  • Maintain case turnover within department standards by maintaining workflow and prioritizing patient care.
  • Become a superuser in three clinical systems or technologies.
  • Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with Baptist Health policies and applicable standards.
  • Comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
  • Maintain awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
  • Maintain productivity during downtime.
  • Use departmental computer systems effectively and accurately.
  • Assist in developing and implementing essential policies and procedures.
  • Maintain working knowledge of procedural changes and equipment updates.
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized.
  • Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
  • Work at any Baptist Health facility as required.
  • Use supplies efficiently.
  • Assist with collecting quality-assurance data.
  • Manage reportable occurrences and file appropriate forms with Risk Management.
  • Implement established procedures for BSI.
  • Serve on hospital or department committees.
  • Collaborate with the education department and leadership team to transition and support new team members or students.
  • Help ensure compliance with OSHA, JCAHO, and FDA regulations within the department.
  • Maintain professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.

About the Company

Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Baptist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system caring for communities across Central and Northeast Alabama. Its hospitals, emergency services, physician practices and outpatient clinics combine acute, primary and specialty care, including heart, cancer, surgical, diagnostic and women's services. Baptist Health Medical Group includes community-based physician practices alongside hospital and specialty care, extending services beyond inpatient stays. The system is part of Orlando Health, a nonprofit academic health organization whose network spans Florida, Puerto Rico and Alabama. Baptist Health traces its roots to a hospital ministry founded by Birmingham-area Baptist congregations in 1922.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
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Founded
1922

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