Electrophysiology Technologist - Cath Lab

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth RiverBend Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Electrophysiology Technologist - Cath Lab for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $41.64 – $78.91. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Works within the scope of the Electrophysiology Technologist to provide individualized, safe and efficient patient care using imaging modalities. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Performs invasive procedures in concert with a cardiologist or a radiologist. Applies principles of radiation protection; exercises professional judgement in the performance of procedures; provides patient care essential to procedures; recognizes patient conditions, takes immediate action and initiates life support measures; maintains knowledge current with developing required technology.

Some call required.

About the position:

1. Assess and implement patient care within scope of education and/or licensure in concert with Cardiologist or Radiologist.
2. Provide direct patient care. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position and document findings.
3. Assists the physician to position, manipulate and prepare catheters and guide wires prior to and during the procedures.
4. Document patient care in health record according to department standards.
5. Prepares and maintains sterile field, monitors and records patient condition and procedures progress.
6. Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
7. Proficiency with electrogram interpretation, programmed electrical stimulation, and intracardiac echo preferred.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Secondary Education Program or Radiologic Technologist Program or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. 
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology program OR have a minimum of 2 years experience in Cath Lab.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience with clinical electrophysiology is preferred.
• Cardiovascular Technologists with only on-the-job training must have a minimum of two years of interventional cardiovascular hospital experience.
• Radiologic Technologists must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) registered with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). Must maintain active registry with the state of Oregon OBMI.
•  Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) without A.R.R.T. must have a current Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist license (CVIS) through state of practice (if applicable) and must have a current registration as Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) through the applicable credentialing agency.
• American Heart Association BLS Provider card is required upon hire.
• ACLS must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
• Computer experience required.
• Must have complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy.
• Must be able to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.
• Must be able to perform work during periods of crisis and emergency situations. Requires "after hours" call duty as assigned.
• Must be able to lift or move moderate to heavy loads such as patients and mobile equipment on a routine basis.
• Must be able to work effectively in a confined workspace.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.

Physical / Cognitive Requirements: 

• Work requires normal exertion from 34 to 65% of the time. 
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat, sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc..; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected].

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.