Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Rad Tech - Full Time Days (4x10s Rotating) - Jefferson Hwy

Job Summary: This job, as part of a multidisciplinary team, assumes responsibility for the operation of the electrophysiology suite. The role assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias in the EP lab, specializing in patients undergoing EP studies, device implantation, and ablations. The technician operates diagnostic equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, and assists the physician during procedures. Preparation of procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for each procedure is required. The technician acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Roles & Responsibilities Assists the team in patient setup and prep before procedures and takes down/cleans up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques. Maintains proper sterile technique to assist the physician with implantation of cardiac devices. Operates complex electrophysiology specialty equipment such as EP hemodynamic monitoring, PRUCKA, and stimulator. Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images. Analyzes and files electrocardiographic data in the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Performs quality control standards by using optimal diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment. Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patients to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff. Participates in professional development activities and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, appropriately introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate degree in radiologic sciences. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences. Work Experience Required: None. Preferred: 2 years of experience as an allied health professional. Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire. Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice and registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes. Advanced EKG recognition skills and competence in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics. Ability to move at a high level of mental and physical effort with full concentration during procedures where mistakes can be detrimental to a patient’s health. Ability to function in emergency care situations that use CPR. High understanding of the interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias. Knowledge of and ability to comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory radiation requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, extended shifts, etc. Physical & Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects (constant: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time). Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated as light work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health