Submission for the position: EP Tech, PRN Days - (Job Number: 2401104)
EP Tech, PRN Days
JOB PURPOSE:
Assisting the physician in performance of invasive electrophysiology procedures. Has basic knowledge of EP Lab equipment and the maintenance of it while administering direct/indirect care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. Provides direct and indirect care during established procedures and sedation for patients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical assistance for selected basic and advanced electrophysiology procedures, which include supply, equipment operation, monitoring, imaging and use of medical devices.
2. Scrub assist for all EP procedures including preparation of supplies and sterile instruments, preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, and preparation and manipulation of EP catheters, guide-wires and devices.
3. Rhythm recognition and knowledge of appropriate therapy.
4. Monitors patient hemodynamic status using ECG monitoring including interpretation of data.
5. Performs various patient care functions outside of the sterile field.
6. May administer medications under the supervision of the physician.
7. Assists with maintenance of rooms and equipment via daily checklist to be turned into clinical manager at the end of the month
8. Documentation of procedures and patient information according to hospital policy in electronic medical record.
9. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), EP program graduate, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic, or Radiology Technologist.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1-year EP, Healthcare Imaging, Paramedic, Respiratory, or RN experience. No experience required if a graduate of a RCIS or EP program.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Based on healthcare experience (see above) applicable license required. If a graduate of RCIS or EP program, no license is required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BCLS and ACLS required
Cath Lab/EP Lab - Allied Health
United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Apr 11, 2024, 4:06:55 PM
Location(s): United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue Day Job