What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrophysiology Technologist position at Geisinger Health?
Location :
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Worker Type :
Regular
Exemption Status : Job Summary :
Performs the daily procedures in the electrophysiology laboratory including catheter ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implants / removals / upgrades, tilt table tests, direct current cardioversions, cardiac lead extractions, electrophysiology studies and left atrial appendage closures. Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.
Job Duties :
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and / or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and / or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Assisting licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional cardiology procedures.
- Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
- Maintains and troubleshoots electrophysiology laboratory equipment to assure operability and safety; calibrates equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance procedures.
- Maintaining intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Panning the procedure table during image production.
- Performing manual hemostasis during and after procedure
- Operates and ensures the quality control of devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment / cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
- Maintaining and removing peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.
- Participates, as necessary, with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the electrophysiology laboratory.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details :
Position Sched : 7 : 30AM-4 : 00PM with late case coverage required 1-2 days per week.
Union : Yes
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more : https : / / jobs.geisinger.org / diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
Education :
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Preferred)
Experience :
Certification(s) and License(s) :
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist within 2 years of hire - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Skills :
Cardiac Testing, Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Devices And Tools, Organizing
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
