Cardiovascular Technologist I-1

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Technologist I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease in the EP procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations. This role functions as a resource to staff.

0-6 months. Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program; or equivalent education and/or experience and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required; or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification/experience; or Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and one year of radiologic experience. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology; or Graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours in the specialty in which the examination is being requested; or Associate Degree in health, applied science, natural science, engineering, or any primary science and one (1) year (full-time or full-time equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology; or Baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, engineering, or any primary science and six (6) months (full-time or full-time equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience required. 

Required License Certification and Registration: 

0-6 months. Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program; or equivalent education and/or experience and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required; or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification/experience; or Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and one year of radiologic experience. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

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Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.

Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.

Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles.

Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.

Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

As a critical member of the Electrophysiology Lab team, key responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, scrubbing in to assist the physician, operating advanced monitoring and recording systems, and maintaining procedural documentation.

1. Procedural – 34%

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  Aseptic Technique: Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique throughout the setup and duration of the procedure, ensuring patient safety and infection control.

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  Instrumentation and Supply Preparation: Prepare and manage a complete sterile field, including all necessary catheters, wires, sheaths, mapping systems, ablations tools (RF, PFA and cryo), implants (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT), and emergency equipment.

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  Direct Physician Assistance (Scrubbing):

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    Scrub in and assist the physician at the sterile field with catheter manipulation, device preparation, troubleshooting equipment, and passing instruments/supplies efficiently.

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    Anticipate physician needs based on procedure type and real-time hemodynamic/electrical data.

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  Procedure Types: Routinely assist in procedures such as:

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    Cardiac Ablations (e.g., Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, SVT, Ventricular Tachycardia).

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    Permanent Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) implantations.

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    Diagnostic EP Studies.

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    Tilt Table Testing, Transesophageal echocardiograms, Loop recorder implants and Cardioversions, as needed.

2. Data Acquisition and Analysis – 33%:

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  Continuously monitor, interpret, and document intracardiac electrograms (EGMs), surface ECGs, and hemodynamic parameters (e.g., blood pressure, oxygen saturation).

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  Recognize and promptly alert the physician to significant changes in rhythm, conduction, or hemodynamic status.

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  Stimulation Protocol Management: Assist the physician in programming and running pacing/stimulation protocols for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

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  Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and real-time documentation of the procedure, including all catheter placements, measurements, stimulation findings, energy delivery, and administered medications.

3. Intra-Procedure – 33%: Monitor patient comfort and safety, and respond immediately to potential complications (e.g., cardiac arrest, pericardial effusion, vascular access issues).

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  Team Communication: Maintain clear, effective, and professional communication with the physician, radiologic technologists, and other EP lab personnel.

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  Compliance: Adhere to all institutional policies, protocols, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HRS guidelines).

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  Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily equipment checks and troubleshoot minor technical issues with EP systems, working closely with biomedical engineering.

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  Provide support to patients and their families, addressing questions, concerns, and providing education as needed.

Additional training and responsibilities set forth by departmental needs per management