Interventional Technologist​/Cardiac Laboratory Adult

Interventional Technologist / Cardiac Laboratory Adult

Location: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift: Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p, overnight/weekend/holiday call.

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Performs functions prior to, during and following electrophysiology procedures.

• Facilitates all aspects of set up and development, including responsibility for and functionality of all electrophysiology (EP) lab equipment and troubleshooting 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.
• Performs device interrogation of inpatients and post‑operative device interrogation.
• Acts as coordinator and patient liaison between physicians and outpatient clinical care, including direct involvement in patient relations. Schedules outpatient visits and inpatient procedures, coordinating necessary clinical objectives prior to procedure.
• Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing EP studies, device implantation and ablations.
• Educates patients about procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure.
• Acts as a resource and provides mentoring to new staff.
• Maintains a safe environment and ensures compliance with current regulatory requirements.
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concepts and reflects the organization’s mission and philosophy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows safe guidelines for receiving, transporting, and stocking IV fluids as related to specified essential job duties. Ensures IV fluids are kept safe and secure, have not been tampered with, and are not expired.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Radiology Technician credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following:

• Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology or Cardiac Electrophysiology program.
• Minimum of two years related experience.
• Preferred:
  Competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care