Patients in the Electrophysiology & Cardiac Catheterization Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Radiologic Technologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists. Procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab are performed from pediatrics to geriatrics that include, but not limited to: diagnostic EP studies, atrial flutter/fib ablations, PVC ablations, SVT ablations, VT ablations, temp pacer, Watchman, Lariat, loop recorders, and implanted pacemakers/defibrillators. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent physician, nursing and technologist intervention.
The Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist’s primary role is to assist EP medical staff with the performance of invasive electrophysiology procedures. The EP Technologist provides technical assistance for arrhythmia procedures, including implantation and programming of arrhythmia control devices (pacemakers and defibrillators), electrophysiology studies, and arrhythmia ablations.
The department is open Monday through Friday from 0645 to 1715 for routine, urgent, and emergent cases. Outpatient procedures are also performed at the Center for Health and Healing Building 2, Multispecialty Procedure Unit (MSPU). Staff are expected to work in both locations. An on-call team is available 7 days a week for all cases after routine hours of operation.
Technical support for patient procedures:
Computers, database, and data analysis:
Project design and consultation:
Other Duties as assigned
RN, RCIS, ARRT, RCES, IBHRE or NASPE
One year of experience working in a cardiac cath lab environment;
Attainment of RCES within 1 year of hire;
Successful completion of BLS, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire.
Ten hour shifts (department open Mon-Fri 0645-1715)
On call requirements
Ability to work in an environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Must be able to ride the aerial tram and work in two locations between OHSU Marquam Hill and CHH2.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 50lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.
Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation.
Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax.
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