UF Health

Electrophysiology Lab Technician - Multiple Teams

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED or associate's degree, with completion of a Cardiovascular Program; alternatively, 5 or more years of experience in invasive catheterization labs may substitute for the degree.
Less than one year of knowledge of cardiac catheterization labs or electrophysiology labs, computers, and patient care is required.
Must hold BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Must be a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); alternatively, have 5 or more years of catheterization lab/electrophysiology experience; or, as a new graduate, obtain RCES/RCIS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Use good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
Know adult human anatomy and physiology.
Be able to use the hospital computer system.
Prepare procedure trays and equipment and maintain sterility when scrubbing in surgical procedures.
Know body mechanics and use them appropriately.
Be able to initiate appropriate patient charges.
Be proficient in using electrophysiology lab equipment.
Demonstrate patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures, anticipating procedural needs based on patient assessment, the procedure, and physician preference.
Document and report all technical data during procedures.
Maintain sterile technique and the sterile field during procedures.
Interpret lethal arrhythmias and perform ACLS appropriately.
Use all equipment in the electrophysiology lab area according to competencies.
Educate patients and families.
Cover for peers during vacation or illness, participate in training, attend staff meetings, and write and review reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Graduate from an RTR or CVT program.

Overview

Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital
655 W. 8th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40hrs. per week) | 7:00am-5:30pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health Jacksonville Hospital as an EP Lab Tech and become part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality cardiovascular diagnostic services that support the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and compassionate professional to contribute to exceptional patient outcomes while advancing their career in a collaborative and innovative healthcare environment.

Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology laboratories.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures. Anticipate needs for the procedure based on patient assessment, procedure performed and physician preference. (20%)
Documents and report all technical data during procedure. (20%)
Maintains sterile technique and field during procedures. (20%)
Interprets lethal arrhythmias and performs ACLS appropriately. (10%)
Be proficient in the use of all equipment in the EP lab area according to competencies. (20%)
Provide education to patient and families. (10%)
Covers for peers during vacation/illness, participates in training, attends staff meetings, and writes/reviews reports.
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree. Specific course work: Graduate of

Cardiovascular Program, or in lieu of degree have 5+ years experience in Invasive Cath labs.

Preferred Education: Graduate either/or RTR or CVT Program.

Necessary Skills

•Use of good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and personnel.

•Good communication skills.

•Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (adult).

•Be able to use hospital computer system.

•Ability to prepare procedure tray/equipment and maintain sterility when scrubbing in surgical

procedures

•Knowledge of body techniques and ability to use good body mechanics.

•Ability to initiate appropriate patient charge.

•Proficiency in using EP lab equipment.

•Patient advocate skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

BLS from the American Heart Association
ACLS from the American Heart Association

Must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

(RCES), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

2. Have 5+ years Cath Lab/EP experience

3. New graduate who must obtain RCES/RCIS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer

into position.

Required Experience: Less than one year knowledge of Cardiac Cath Labs or EP Labs, Computers, Patient Care

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