Lead Electrophysiology Technologist - Cath Lab - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization that exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary: Serves as the lead for day-to-day operations and tasks of the department. The Electrophysiology Technologist functions as a scrub tech, circulator, and/or monitors patients for electrophysiology procedures under the direction of a cardiologist. Analyzes and interprets collected procedural data, provides effective patient care at all acuity levels. Assists in precepting new employees and students to the department’s organization and function. Maintains inventory and charges appropriately for procedures, performs all procedures per protocol, participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs as requested. Equitable participation in call coverage required if applicable at site.

Essential Functions:

• Age Appropriate Competency: The employee is able to demonstrate general competency in providing Age Appropriate Care as indicated by the ability to plan, provide, and evaluate care based on the physiological, psychosocial, intellectual, and safety developmental needs of the patient.
• Utilizes appropriate processes and documents in accordance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards for each patient admitted, transferred, or discharged for the invasive procedural area.
• Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in all roles of the electrophysiology laboratory (scrub, monitor, and circulate).
• Functions as a qualified team member (QTM) in the administration of moderate sedation under the direct supervision of the physician where applicable.
• Provides care in compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This may include administration of medications, contrast, starting IVs, and IV fluids under the direction of the physician or nurse as prescribed or indicated by the patient's condition and/or physician orders.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education: Completion of Cardiovascular Technology program (preferred)

Required Licensing: ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment; Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) (required)

Experience: 2 years of electrophysiology experience (required)