Cath Lab Technologist

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Assists with basic and complex diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs functions prior to, during and following electrophysiology procedures.
• Facilitates all aspects of set up and development including responsibility and functionality of all electrophysiology (EP) lab equipment and troubleshooting equipment technical problems. Facilitates and provides Tilt Table Testing.
• Assists physician in instrumentation, pacing and recording activities during EP procedures and facilitates proper recording and storage of data.
• Procedures may include electrophysiology studies, ablations, pacemaker insertions, ICD insertions, bi-ventricular pacing and lead extractions. Assists in 3D mapping, elecrophysiology recording, pacing stimulation, and ablation generator set up.
• Monitors patients hemodynamic status during diagnostic, interventional, and emergency procedures by observing and recording accurate ECGs, hemodynamic waveforms, and oximetry.
• Performs device interrogation of inpatients and post-operative device interrogation.
• Functions as coordinator and patient liaison between physicians and outpatient clinical care, including direct involvement in patient relations. Schedules outpatient visits and inpatient procedures including coordinating necessary clinical objectives prior to procedure.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

• Six months experience in electrophysiology, cath lab, interventional radiology, or cardiac

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
•     Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Department:

3018000007 Cardiac Electrophysiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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