What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist position at Parrish Medical Center?
Department:
Cath Lab
Cath Lab
Schedule/Status:
6:00am-4:30pm; Full Time
6:00am-4:30pm; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week:
40
40
General Description:
The Electrophysiology Technologist reports to the Manager of Cardiovascular Services or their designee. The Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist provides technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Acquires all imaging and post processing of images. Functions independently as an expert in EP who is a highly competent and clinically skilled member of the Cardiovascular Services patient care team. Adheres to all state, local and federal licensing regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs and assists the electrophysiologists with the most complex electrophysiology studies.
- Operates complex electrophysiology specialty equipment including but not limited to 3D mapping systems, stimulation systems, intracardiac echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system.
- Performs at an expert clinical level and assists the physician in the performance of adult electrophysiology procedures; including both diagnostic and interventional.
- Serves as a role model and expert resource for both internal and external customers regarding standards of care for adult diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures.
- Implements safe, competent and efficient procedure care to EP within policies, procedures and standards of care across a variety of populations and complexity of situations within the scope of practice.
- Demonstrates expertise in all cardiovascular laboratory technical skills, image acquisition, transferring and archiving of images, trouble shooting skills and expert knowledge of catheters and specialty equipment used during EP procedures.
- Oversees and actively participates in annual EP skills, ECG competency and unit competencies for staff.
- Demonstrates an expert knowledge of radiological equipment & safety, shielding techniques, expert imaging skills and X-Ray equipment trouble-shooting skills, analyzing, 3D mapping and recording equipment and other equipment utilized in the Electrophysiology Lab.
- Duties for this position include but are not limited to hemodynamic monitoring and recording of patients during EP. Intra and post procedure patient assessment and patient care within EP scope of practice, including but not limited to patient teaching, circulating and scrubbing roles for invasive procedures.
- Systematically and continuously collects, assesses and documents data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide procedural care with the EP patient and family. Documentation of chronological events of the procedure and medical care during the procedure will require basic computer skills to complete electronic medical record.
- Assures that informed patient consent has been obtained and that all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient’s satisfaction. Ensures Universal Protocol standards are followed and met for all invasive procedures.
- Assists with implementing of safe, competent and efficient care to EP patients and departmental policies, procedures and standards across a variety of populations and complexity of situations.
- Foresees potential problems, adapts priorities and plans independently with and without medical direction in response to general information/data indicative of potential urgent or emergent life-threatening risks, initiates action to reduce or correct the risk per ACLS guidelines.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
Requirements:
Formal Education:
- Graduate of a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Radiologist Technologist training program beyond High School.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Must possess upon hire and maintain one of the following:
- Radiologic Technologist [ARRT R.T.(R)]
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
- Cardiovascular Therapist (CVT)
- Current BLS through the American Heart Association required.
- Current ACLS through the American Heart Association or obtain within 3 months of hire.
Full Time RN Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
· Benefits Start on Day 1
· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
· 403(b) Retirement Program
· Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
· EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
· Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours