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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
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About the Job

General Summary of Position
Assists physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures such as Electrophysiology Studies; Permanent Pacemakers Bi Ventricular Implantable Cardioverters Cardiac Ablations Laser Lead Extractions and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities and other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Prepares catheters guiding wires sheaths etc. for physicians as needed.
  • Prepares cleans and drapes appropriate site prior to invasive procedure ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
  • Enters required patient data into the computer connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to during and post-procedure.
  • Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG) blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
  • Assists with insertion of implantable devices ablations and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal.
  • Prepares/cleans arranges and stocks room/equipment for next procedure. Maintains and stocks inventory such as catheters defibrillators monitors and temporary pacemakers.
  • Documents required data prior to during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports.
  • Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions as appropriate.
  • Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures according to departmental policy and procedures.
  • Participates/responds to post-procedure site bleeding hematomas pain loss of distal pulse etc. as appropriate and documents findings and resolution.
  • Participates in the orientation training and inservices of other/new personnel as defined by EPL manager and departmental educator.
  • Administers contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences. required
    Experience
    • Experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology laboratory procedures particularly as it relates to cardiac and electrophysiology invasive and non-invasive procedures preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist within 1 Year required or
    • RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year required or
    • R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography within 1 Year required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    • Health Services\ACLS required
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e. EEG EKG blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (i.e. tape drives consoles).

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $38.79 - USD $66.86 /Hr.


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