ThedaCare
Specialized Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (EP)
The Specialized Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (EP) is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to provide technical expertise during electrophysiology studies. Assists with other cardiovascular, neurovascular, and interventional radiology invasive procedures. Possesses in-depth understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and mechanisms of arrhythmia. Job Description: Start times varying from 6:30a
7:30a 8 hour shifts On call for nights, weekends and holidays- 1x per week and every 5th weekend Key Accountabilities: Performs duties demonstrating the understanding of electrophysiology techniques, procedures, and equipment. Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease. Assists physician in performing invasive electrophysiology and other interventional procedures, and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results. Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required). Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options. Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans. Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality. Qualifications: Associate's degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS within 3 months of hire Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer One year experience as an invasive cardiovascular technologist Physical Demands: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment: Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock Occasional high noise level Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No
The Specialized Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (EP) is a health care professional who uses high-technology equipment at the direction of a qualified physician to provide technical expertise during electrophysiology studies. Assists with other cardiovascular, neurovascular, and interventional radiology invasive procedures. Possesses in-depth understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and mechanisms of arrhythmia. Job Description: Start times varying from 6:30a
7:30a 8 hour shifts On call for nights, weekends and holidays- 1x per week and every 5th weekend Key Accountabilities: Performs duties demonstrating the understanding of electrophysiology techniques, procedures, and equipment. Prepares patients and assembles and operates hemodynamic equipment during interventional cardiac procedures for diagnosis of heart disease. Assists physician in performing invasive electrophysiology and other interventional procedures, and performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging such as administering contrast to demonstrate catheter location and position, and documents results. Monitors and alerts team of life threatening changes in patient status and responds with assistance during emergency procedures (including CPR and defibrillator when required). Assists with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and supply options. Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record, and location/position of scans. Ensures that images are of diagnostic quality and assists biomed in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality. Qualifications: Associate's degree in radiologic sciences or 24-month AMA-approved radiographic technologist program Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), RT (R) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS within 3 months of hire Current State of Wisconsin license as radiographer One year experience as an invasive cardiovascular technologist Physical Demands: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment: Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare setting Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock Occasional high noise level Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No