Electrophysiology Technician Certified Cath Lab
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSHIFT: No Weekends
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Days Shift
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. From the
beginning, we've recognized the unique needs of each of our
patients. It's a process that we continue to improve on, creating
ways to better serve the community when they need us the most. With
981 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, cancer care, bone marrow transplants,
emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics.
As the flagship hospital of the Medical Center and of the Methodist
Healthcare system of hospitals, we appreciate the support and
recognition we receive from the community having been ranked No. 1
in the Express-News Reader's Choice Awards. We also enjoy being the
most preferred hospital in San Antonio, as consistently reported by
the Consumer Research Corporation. Methodist Hospital has been
nationally recognized by Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade A,
accredited by the Joint Commission in stroke care, and designated
as an accredited Chest Pain Center. For more information, please
visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital
under Locations.
We offer you a generous benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
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.Essential
Job Functions:1. Demonstrate advance 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.2. Demonstrate advance
knowledge to identify cardiac structures, advanced anatomy of all
heart chambers coronary vasculature, the physiology behind the
dysrhythmias disease processes and assist the physician in either
obtaining or entering data into the Electrophysiology Physiologic
Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment. Must verify accurate
information is gathered during procedure as well as homodynamic
data.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. Is required to assist and train new staff
and existing staff members, in the scrub/recorder
arenaQualificationsEducation and Experience: ALL of the
following:1. High School graduate or GED2. New hires as of 6/1/2013
have to have ONE of the following:A. Two (2) years fulltime
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience.B. An Associate
Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health,
science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary
science or higher.C. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or
CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.D. Graduate of a
NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty
training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours.3. Employee
completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined
by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to
the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
Includes specific competency in: ---
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization ---
Peripheral Angiography ---
PTCA, Stent implantation ---
Aspiration/Extraction devices ---
Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent
implantation ---
Vascular Closure devices ---
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump ---
Temporary Transvenous Pacing ---
Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on an
Elective/Emergent basis preferred.4. Employee completes initial and
ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line,
facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the
patient population served (if applicable).
5. Preferred: One (1) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.6. Baccalaureate in
health, science, natural science or nursing, engineering or any
primary science AND six (6) months of (fulltime or fulltime
equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:1.
Required: A. New hires must have ONE of the below listed
certifications:B. Current certification eligible Cath Lab
Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 1 year from
start date;A) RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from
CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)B) RCES (Registered
Cardiac Electrophysiology SpecialistC) ARRT (American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists)D) RRT (Registered Respiratory
Therapist)E) NREMT- Paramedic EMTEnvironmental and Physical
Demands/Hazardous Conditions:WORKING CONDITIONS( X ) INSIDE: Spends
approximately _40_ hours or more per week inside.( ) OUTSIDE: Spend
approximately __ hours per week outside (driving/running work
related errands).( ) BOTH: The activities occur inside and outside
in approximately equal amounts.WORK POSITIONS: (defined in 5%
increments of work time):Sitting 40 % + Standing 40 % + Walking 20
% = 100%LIFTING/CARRYING DEMANDS: Ability to lift, push and pull
with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of an average
patient/heaviest object specific to the department.( ) SEDENTARY
WORK: Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasional lifting and/or
carrying articles.( X ) LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with
frequent lifting and/or carrying articles weighing upto 10 lbs.( )
MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or
carrying of objectsWeighing up to 25 lbs.( ) HEAVY WORK: Lifting
100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of
objectsweighing up to 50 lbs.( ) VERY HEAVY WORK: Lifting objects
in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying
ofobjects weighing more than 50 lbs.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSome Freq
None Some Freq None X
Lifting/carrying
X
Repetitive arm/Hand movements.
X
Pushing/pulling
X
Eye-hand-foot coordination
X
Stooping/kneeling/Bending
X
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
X
Crawling
X
Finger dexterity
X
Climbing
X
Color vision
X
Balance
X
Vision acuity - far
X
Depth Perception
X
Vision acuity - near
X
Hearing Acuity
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