Electrophysiology Technologist Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers professional care to patients under direct supervision of RN

• Assists the physician in performing various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab and other departments relating to electrophysiology studies

• Provides accurate documentation of care provided in accordance with Hospital and Electrophysiology Lab policies and procedures

• Demonstrates understanding of the actions of specific medications utilized in the Electrophysiology Lab and comprehends indications for usage

• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters

• Demonstrates understanding of all equipment in the Electrophysiology Lab, including but not limited to pacemakers, implantable cardioverters/defibrillators, external defibrillators, interrogation devices, Prucka hemodynamic monitoring system, stimulator and radiofrequency generator, and Carto system

• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining hemostasis of access sites

• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of equipment utilized in the Electrophysiology Lab

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for up to 8 hours per day in 4-hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. Sitting for up to 8 hours per day in 4-hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. Walking for up to 6 hours per day in 30-minute increments. Continuous use of fingers and hands including frequent twisting and turning, fingering and handling and occasional firm grasping. Frequent use of upper extremities. Must be able to apply digital pressure to specific area utilizing fingers, hands and upper extremities for up to 40 minutes without variation of pressure applied. Occasional working with arms above head and occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. above head. Rarely lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 350 lbs.
Occasional stooping, bending or crouching. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, as well as high and low frequency. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near and far vision, color and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and visual monotony. Touching as it relates to feeling, as in condition of skin and presence of pulses.

EDUCATION:

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, or CIS who is Registry eligible, Graduate of a program related to procedures performed in the Electrophysiology Lab or previous experience in the interpretation of electrocardiograms and management of patients with permanent pacemakers or implanted cardioverters / defibrillators.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred. ACLS. BLS.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!