MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$39.95 - $68.86 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college-level education in basic sciences, is required.
Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures, particularly invasive and non-invasive cardiac and electrophysiology procedures, is preferred.
Obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (R.T.(R)(CI)) certification within one year.
Obtain healthcare-provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, including Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is required.
May need to use specialized medical equipment such as electroencephalography, electrocardiography, or blood analyzers, or data-processing equipment such as tape drives and consoles.

Responsibilities

Assist and scrub in with physicians during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, and prepare catheters, guiding wires, sheaths, and other supplies as needed.
Prepare, clean, and drape the procedure site while maintaining a sterile field according to Association of periOperative Registered Nurses standards.
Enter patient data into the computer; connect electrocardiograph and pulse oximeter monitors; and provide patients physical and psychological comfort before, during, and after procedures.
Monitor electrocardiograph, blood pressure, and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
Assist with insertion of implantable devices and ablations; set up and remove arterial and venous lines; and perform activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate sheath removal.
Prepare, clean, arrange, and stock the room and equipment for subsequent procedures, maintaining inventory of catheters, defibrillators, monitors, and temporary pacemakers.
Document data before, during, and after procedures, and enter applicable codes, charges, and equipment used into the computer for statistical and billing reports.
Discharge or transport patients from the procedure room and instruct them on post-procedure site care and precautions as appropriate.
Provide patients' family members or significant others with procedure-related information according to departmental policies and procedures.
Respond to and document post-procedure issues such as site bleeding, hematomas, pain, or loss of distal pulse, including their resolution.
Participate in orientation, training, and in-service education for other or new personnel as defined by the manager and departmental educator.
Administer contrast at the physician's direction while the physician is present and directing its administration and dosage.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures, particularly invasive and non-invasive cardiac and electrophysiology procedures.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Assists 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.

Minimal 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

USD $39.95 - USD $68.86 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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