Invasive Cardiac Technologist - Electrophysiology
Core
Operates monitoring, recording, and imaging equipment in the Electrophysiology (EP) lab to assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
Role type
Invasive Cardiac Technologist (Electrophysiology)
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology / Electrophysiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECG interpretation, defibrillator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, equipment calibration, patient positioning, radiographic exposure factors, bloom operation (overdrive pacing), sterile technique
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Monitoring systems, recording equipment, defibrillators, imaging/angiographic systems, storage systems
Responsibilities
Operates monitoring, recording, and imaging equipment; monitors patient ECG for dysrhythmias; performs CPR and defibrillation; assists physician with diagnostic and surgical procedures; positions patient and selects radiographic exposure factors; documents clinical data and anatomy; performs equipment troubleshooting and quality assurance.