Interventional Technologist (EP) / Electrophysiology (Per Diem)
Hartford HealthCare, Bridgeport, CT, United States
Location Detail:
St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail:
ARRT certified interventional technologist, Monday-Friday, 10 hr shift, no call no weekends/holidays
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents
Partnership with equipment manufacturers allowing for new equipment with state‑of‑the‑art features
On‑the‑job training in a teaching hospital that offers a great learning environment
Opportunities for career advancement
Free parking
Generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company match and so much more
Job Summary
Performs functions prior to, during and following electrophysiology procedures
Responsibilities
Facilitates all aspects of set up and development including responsibility and functionality of all electrophysiology (EP) lab equipment and troubleshooting equipment 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
Functions as coordinator and patient liaison between physicians and outpatient clinical care, including direct involvement in patient relations; schedules outpatient visits and inpatient procedures and coordinates 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 of 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
Functions in all roles rotating during the shift as defined
Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials
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 and limitations for receiving, transporting, and stocking of intravenous (IV) fluids as related to specified essential job duties; ensures that intravenous (IV) fluids are kept safe and secure, have not been tampered with and are not expired; intravenous (IV) fluids are defined as solutions containing 5 % dextrose, 0.9 % sodium chloride or combinations of these two solutions
Qualifications
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 required
Minimum of two years related experience required
Preferred: Competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system
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St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail:
ARRT certified interventional technologist, Monday-Friday, 10 hr shift, no call no weekends/holidays
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents
Partnership with equipment manufacturers allowing for new equipment with state‑of‑the‑art features
On‑the‑job training in a teaching hospital that offers a great learning environment
Opportunities for career advancement
Free parking
Generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company match and so much more
Job Summary
Performs functions prior to, during and following electrophysiology procedures
Responsibilities
Facilitates all aspects of set up and development including responsibility and functionality of all electrophysiology (EP) lab equipment and troubleshooting equipment 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
Functions as coordinator and patient liaison between physicians and outpatient clinical care, including direct involvement in patient relations; schedules outpatient visits and inpatient procedures and coordinates 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 of 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
Functions in all roles rotating during the shift as defined
Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials
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 and limitations for receiving, transporting, and stocking of intravenous (IV) fluids as related to specified essential job duties; ensures that intravenous (IV) fluids are kept safe and secure, have not been tampered with and are not expired; intravenous (IV) fluids are defined as solutions containing 5 % dextrose, 0.9 % sodium chloride or combinations of these two solutions
Qualifications
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 required
Minimum of two years related experience required
Preferred: Competency in Advanced ECG interpretation with EP mapping and ablation system
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