Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Manager seeking minimum 1 year prior EP Lab, Cath Lab, ICU, or Emergency Department experience.

Shift Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm; Four 10s per week rotating day off during the week

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The EP RN and Electrophysiology Technologist functions as a scrub tech, circulator and/or monitors patients for electrophysiology procedures under the direction of a cardiologist. Analyzes and interprets collected procedural data, provides effective patient care at all acuity levels. Assists in precepting new employees and students to department’s organization and function. Maintains inventory and charges appropriately for procedures, performs all procedures per protocol, participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs as requested. Equitable participation in call coverage required if applicable to site.

Essential Job Functions

• Age-Appropriate Competency: The employee is able to demonstrate general competency in providing
• Age-Appropriate Care as indicated by the ability to plan, provide and evaluate care based on the physiological, psychosocial, intellectual and safety developmental needs of the patient.
• Utilizes appropriate processes and documents in accordance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards for each patient admitted, transferred or discharged for the invasive procedural area.
• Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in all roles of the electrophysiology laboratory (scrub, monitor, and circulate).
• Function as a qualified team member (QTM) in the administration of moderate sedation under the direct supervision of the physician where applicable.
• Provides care in compliance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• This may include administration of medications, contrast, starting IV's. IV fluids under the direction of the physician or nurse as prescribed or indicated by the patient's condition and or physician orders.
• Enters patient data in the angiographic archival system and operates/ monitors digital x-ray acquiring system.
• Operates electrophysiology support equipment including EP recording system, 3D mapping, EP stimulator and ablation equipment, as well as computer workstations for monitoring patient in accordance to industry standards and patient safety
• Initiates, conducts, and assists in the resuscitative efforts in the event of cardiac arrest or life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Accurately records and charges in the electronic medical record.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

RN Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

RN Education
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

EP Tech Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (required)

Advanced cardiac life support by end of orientation period (required)

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with experience in Electrophysiology (required)

PALS (required if pediatric lab)

EP Tech Education

Completion of Cardiovascular Technology program (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.