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Employment Type : Full-Time
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SCHEDULE: Full-time
Days Shift
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. From the beginning, we've recognized the unique needs of each of our patients. It's a process that we continue to improve on, creating ways to better serve the community when they need us the most. With 981 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, cancer care, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics.
As the flagship hospital of the Medical Center and of the Methodist Healthcare system of hospitals, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community having been ranked No. 1 in the Express-News Reader's Choice Awards. We also enjoy being the most preferred hospital in San Antonio, as consistently reported by the Consumer Research Corporation. Methodist Hospital has been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A, accredited by the Joint Commission in stroke care, and designated as an accredited Chest Pain Center. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
We offer you a generous benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
The EP Lab Technician-Certified will function as an integral part of the Cardiac Cath Lab team by participating, implementing, and assisting in the care of patients in the Electrophysiology Laboratory. Demonstrates technical proficiency during all Electrophysiology procedures while functioning in both roles of Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Scrub Technician and Electrophysiology Recorder. As the Recorder, he/she maintains good communication with the patient care team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection. Essential Job Functions:1. Demonstrate advance technical proficiency for all Electrophysiology procedures while functioning in Cardiovascular Scrub Technician and Electrophysiology Recorder. This includes but is not limited to the following procedures; a). Diagnostic Electrophysiology studies b). Interventional electrophysiology, Ablation c). Permanent Pacemaker, Implantable cardiac defibrillator, d). Biventricular Pacemaker and Defibrillator e). Laser Lead Extraction f). Vascular Closure devices all of which can occur on an Elective or Emergent basis. 2. Demonstrate advance knowledge to identify cardiac structures, advanced anatomy of all heart chambers coronary vasculature, the physiology behind the dysrhythmias disease processes and assist the physician in either obtaining or entering data into the Electrophysiology Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment. Must verify accurate information is gathered during procedure as well as homodynamic data. 3. Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA which includes advance knowledge of all regulations, requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control, the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge. 4. Will accurately report life threatening arrhythmias by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, using homodynamic as well as Electrophysiology data. Understands the abnormal physiology or disease process such as; Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, bypass tracts, WPW and their relationship to the condition. 5. Assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage and assures the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats. 6. Is required to assist and train new staff and existing staff members, in the scrub/recorder arena
4. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization ?
Peripheral Angiography ?
PTCA, Stent implantation ?
Aspiration/Extraction devices ?
Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation ?
Vascular Closure devices ?
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump ?
Temporary Transvenous Pacing ?
Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on an Elective/Emergent basis preferred.
5. Preferred: One (1) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred. 6. Baccalaureate in health, science, natural science or nursing, engineering or any primary science AND six (6) months of (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:1. Required: A. New hires must have ONE of the below listed certifications: B. Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 1 year from start date; A) RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) B) RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology SpecialistC) ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) D) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) E) NREMT- Paramedic EMT Environmental and Physical Demands/Hazardous Conditions:WORKING CONDITIONS ( X ) INSIDE: Spends approximately _40_ hours or more per week inside. ( ) OUTSIDE: Spend approximately __ hours per week outside (driving/running work related errands). ( ) BOTH: The activities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts. WORK POSITIONS: (defined in 5% increments of work time): Sitting 40 % + Standing 40 % + Walking 20 % = 100% LIFTING/CARRYING DEMANDS: Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of an average patient/heaviest object specific to the department. ( ) SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles. ( X ) LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying articles weighing up to 10 lbs. ( ) MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects Weighing up to 25 lbs. ( ) HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. ( ) VERY HEAVY WORK: Lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing more than 50 lbs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSome Freq None Some Freq None X
Lifting/carrying
X
Repetitive arm/ Hand movements.
X
Pushing/pulling
X
Eye-hand-foot coordination
X
Stooping/kneeling/ Bending
X
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
X
Crawling
X
Finger dexterity
X
Climbing
X
Color vision
X
Balance
X
Vision acuity – far
X
Depth Perception
X
Vision acuity – near
X
Hearing Acuity