Travel Electrophysiology Technician

Travel Electrophysiology TechnicianLouisville, KentuckyStart Date Mid September Estimated Weekly Total $2,997 Shift Days Weekly Hours 36 Schedule 12 Assignment Length 13 WeeksFacilityLocation 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 Facility Type Short Term Acute Care Hospital EMR Cerner Beds 462 OR Beds 48 ER Visits 80918Estimated PayWeekly Total* $2,997 36 Hours x $44.39/hr $1,598 Overtime $88.78/hr Call Back $88.78/hr Holiday $88.78/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $560 Weekly Housing Per Diem $840TotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000DescriptionWe are looking for Electrophysiology Technologists (EP Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Louisville, KY. The right EP Tech should have 1 year of recent experience. Read below for more requirements.As an EP Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the radiologic equipment and assisting the physicians with interventional and surgical procedures. EP Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure and reporting abnormal activity.TasksAs an EP Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Follow physicians' orders. The EP Tech assists physicians with cath lab procedures and contributes to cardiac diagnosis within scope of practice.Demonstrate clinical expertise related to sterile technique, and all aspects of assisting physician in the role of the scrub personDemonstrate ability to continuously monitor ECG for abnormalities and report emergent or urgent rhythms to physician operator and other team membersMonitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressuresEstablish and maintain ongoing communication with patient throughout the procedure to facilitate patient comfort, emotional support, reassurance, and safetyDemonstrate competency in arrhythmia identification, hemodynamic changes, and all interventional proceduresDocument procedure thoroughly and accurately using lab-specific documentation system to include hemodynamic data, medication administration, device implants, patient physical assessment, procedural findings, and treatment planPractice radiation safety per protocolUnderstand and use the McKesson PACS systemRequirementsMust have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS, PALS if applicable, CCI National certification - RCES or RCIS, and state-specific licensing when required.EP Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. EP Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.