Adventist Health Portland
Electrophysiology Technologist FT Days
Adventist Health Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Electrophysiology Technologist FT Days
Adventist Health Portland
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Job Summary Assists cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists with technical assistance and support. Recognizes normal and abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms and interprets recordings as they relate to heart disease such as bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, heart block, chamber enlargement and myocardial infarction.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab: Preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Radiologic Technologist (RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CCI-RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI-RCIS): Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification: Preferred
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or State Radiologic Tech (RT) or CCI-RCES: Required
Essential Functions
Performs patient procedures, as described in department procedure manuals. Assists electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures. Understands and communicates protocols utilized during an electrophysiology (EP) study and the procedures related to cardiac EP catheter placement when an arrhythmia is induced or during a spontaneous occurrence. Sets up rooms, according to protocols.
Assists EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope through support of electrophysiologic evaluations, pacemaker insertion/replacements, ablation procedures, intracardiac echo, PVIs (pulmonary vein isolations), DFTs (Defibrillator Thresholds), & laser lead extractions. Supports physician in performance of tests, cardioversions, and TEEs. Ensure provision of sterile procedural area and works in conjunction with anesthesia and nursing staff to provide optimal patient care. Works directly with program director and hospital leadership to ensure quality data abstraction, ongoing process improvement, and accurate patient billing.
Reviews special procedure requests to ensure proper examinations are performed.
Completes paperwork and reviews and archives exams, as appropriate. Collaborates to ensure accurate charges and coding.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
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Join to apply for the Electrophysiology Technologist FT Days role at Adventist Health Portland.
Job Summary Assists cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists with technical assistance and support. Recognizes normal and abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms and interprets recordings as they relate to heart disease such as bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, heart block, chamber enlargement and myocardial infarction.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab: Preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Radiologic Technologist (RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CCI-RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI-RCIS): Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification: Preferred
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or State Radiologic Tech (RT) or CCI-RCES: Required
Essential Functions
Performs patient procedures, as described in department procedure manuals. Assists electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures. Understands and communicates protocols utilized during an electrophysiology (EP) study and the procedures related to cardiac EP catheter placement when an arrhythmia is induced or during a spontaneous occurrence. Sets up rooms, according to protocols.
Assists EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope through support of electrophysiologic evaluations, pacemaker insertion/replacements, ablation procedures, intracardiac echo, PVIs (pulmonary vein isolations), DFTs (Defibrillator Thresholds), & laser lead extractions. Supports physician in performance of tests, cardioversions, and TEEs. Ensure provision of sterile procedural area and works in conjunction with anesthesia and nursing staff to provide optimal patient care. Works directly with program director and hospital leadership to ensure quality data abstraction, ongoing process improvement, and accurate patient billing.
Reviews special procedure requests to ensure proper examinations are performed.
Completes paperwork and reviews and archives exams, as appropriate. Collaborates to ensure accurate charges and coding.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
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