Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist

• Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients.
• In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Cardiology related duties: Evaluates physical conditions related to blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers by utilizing specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques.
• A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.
• This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.
• An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education.
• Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
• Job Overview This position plays a crucial role in delivering quality patient care by assisting in electrophysiology procedures.
• Collaborating with other members of the care team, this role is responsible for promoting the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center.
• Team members display high level abilities and advanced clinical practice while maintaining a willingness to learn and grow in the rapidly changing world of electrophysiology.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree OR; Degree from an accredited school of Radiologic technologist with Radiology Technologist (RT) Certification. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Prepares the EP Lab for procedures, including setting up the sterile procedure table and ensuring all necessary supplies and apparel are available. 2. Assists in clean up and turnover of room in preparation for following procedure. 3. Assists preparing patient for electrophysiology procedures, including prepping access site(s) and properly draping patient in the fashion that corresponds to the procedure, while maintaining standards of sterility. 4. Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots and maintains Electrophysiology equipment, ensuring their proper functioning during procedures. 5. Among the expected skills to perform these duties: - Hemodynamic monitoring - Scrubbing, prepping and draping for cardiac devices and ablations - Mapping system and ablation set up - Operating the recording system and stimulator - Baseline intracardiac measurements - Pacing from different catheters for the purpose of checking thresholds - Burst pacing for arrhythmia induction - Assessing for pulmonary vein isolation - Pacing for phrenic nerve capture - Assessing for bidirectional block across flutter lines - Pacing for the purpose of entrainment and measurement of post pacing intervals - Basics of assessing for dual AV nodal physiology and preexcitation - Measurement of QRS duration and left ventricular activation times for physiologic/conduction system pacing - Understanding of basics of pacemaker and ICD programmers - Assessment of lead parameters (sensing, impedance and threshold) 6. Accurately documents procedure charges, supply charges, fluoroscopy time and radiation dose, and contrast dosage. 7. Collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain a sterile environment within the EP lab, adhering to infection control protocols. 8. Ensures proper radiation safety protocols are followed, including use of lead aprons and shielding to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and oneself. 9. Responsible for notifying physician of elevated radiation doses during procedures. 10. Participates in quality assurance initiatives to improve the efficiency and safety of EP procedures. 11. Assists in managing supplies and equipment within the EP lab, ensuring all necessary items are readily available. 12. Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members and collaborate effectively with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. 13. Prepares to respond to emergencies and provide immediate assistance during complications or adverse events, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), cardiac defibrillation, and artificial respiration. Physical Requirements: 1. Ability to work within the semi-restricted and restricted environment of the Operating Room and other Perioperative support areas. 2. Stands under hot surgical lights for prolonged periods of time. 3. Possibility of muscle strain from lifting patients and heavy equipment, shocks and burns from cautery units and autoclaves. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, extreme noise levels, radiation, lasers, drastic fluctuations in ambient temperature, etc. 5. Ability to wear a protective lead apron for extended periods of time and exposure to radioactivity, harmful anesthesia gases and septic infections. 6. Requires frequent lifting and positioning of patients, materials, equipment, power tools, instruments, etc. 7. Frequent contacts with patients, physicians and nursing staff in Operating Room. 8. Possibility of cuts from sharp instruments. Skills & Abilities: 1. Willingness to participate in late shift rotations as required. 2. Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. 3. Attention to detail and unwavering commitment to patient safety. 4. Knowledge of EP procedures, including structural heart procedures, and equipment operation strongly preferred. 5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $37.18 - $47.41 Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. 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