What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrophysiology Lab Technologist | EP Lab | Days position at UF Health?
Full-time 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Electrophysiology Lab Tech provides appropriate care in the EP lab. Circulates, scrubs and records diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operates appropriate medical equipment and software. This position also interacts professionally with customers and staff.
Responsibilities
- Assists physician as necessary to provide support during all procedures.
- Educates patient regarding pending procedure and answers all questions and concerns to the patient’s satisfaction.
- Ensures patient safety and comfort with regards to table pads and back support in preparation for procedure.
- Ensures all pertinent documentation is complete prior to start of procedure.
- Utilizes appropriate sterile techniques to prevent contamination and transfer of infections.
- Stays abreast on all equipment functions and associated precautions and hazards of all equipment used. Provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function.
Qualifications
Education / Training
- Associates Degree Radiologic Technology Program OR
- Cardiovascular Technology Program OR
- Respiratory Therapy
Additional Information:
Completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school for degree, or diploma by which the graduate would qualify as a Registered Radiologic Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist.
Experience
- In lieu of education requirements, a minimum of five(5) years experience as an EP Technologist
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
- FL Certified Radiologic Technologist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred) OR
- FL Registered Respiratory Therapist license with valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (preferred) OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification OR
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification (Required within 12 months of hire if no degree in the applicable fields
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional Information: Certification as a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) OR Florida License as a Radiology Technologist (RT)
Additional Information: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.
Additional Information: ACLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 90 days of hire.
