EP/Cath LabTech Specialist - Cath Lab EP Studies

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: M-F with Call Rotation
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $34.80 Mid $43.50Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Cardiologist on all procedures in the Cath and Electrophysiology Lab, including: diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart, and peripheral cases, implanting cardiac devices and arrhythmia ablations. Serve the need of patients by overseeing the development, integration, and evaluation of the effectiveness of patient protocols and effects on patient outcomes. Demonstrates sound judgement and critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe and quality care throughout the perioperative phase. Effectively interacts with patients, families, and physicians while maintaining professional practice and ensuring compliance with current regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: EP/Cath LabTech Specialist

• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accurate documentation of patient information during the entire perioperative phase of care according to documentation standards.
• Communicates effectively with the physician, members of the multidisciplinary team, patient and family members.
• Maintains patient comfort, confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties for all Cath and EP lab procedures; including set up and operation of specialized Cath and EP equipment, including data recording systems, advanced interventional equipment, programmable stimulators, mapping systems, and various generators and other equipment involved in Cath and EP procedures.
• Ability to performs various duties within the Cath and EP lab; including Circulate, Record, Pan, and Scrub, to assistance the Cardiologist and/or Electrophysiologists during Cath and EP procedures including diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Catheterizations, structural heart and peripheral procedures, cardiac device implants and arrhythmia ablations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Cath and EP lab procedures; including indications, hemodynamic monitoring, and related anatomy.
• Perform duties of monitoring on all Cath and EP cases, including operating specialized EP equipment, including data recording systems, programmable stimulators, mapping systems, and various generators and other equipment involved in EP procedures. Knowledge to include but not limited to: Know how to change interventions in system during a procedure Analyze 12-64 electrocardiograms simultaneously know how to stem or pace using a pacing system and program Able to do single, double or triple stimulations able to do sensed PVCs able to overdrive pacing.
• Has knowledge and ability to assist in of ICD and pacemaker interrogation in the EP lab before and after EP procedure as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of process in the interrogation of devices (ICDs and pacemakers) and associated procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and works with BioMed staff to maximize the functionality of the equipment.
• Collaborates with management and physicians the operations and organization of the Cath and EP Lab, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and supplies inventory.
• Able to work independently and direct other staff in the care and management of patients through admit to discharge from Cath and EP lab.
• Restock supplies, maintain clean work area; file room work, reception duties, computer use as required.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Competency in ECG interpretation
• ACLS

Nonessential:

• BLS
• Competency in Advanced ECG interpretation

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Essential:

• Graduate of Accredited Cardiovascular Interventional Technical (CVT) or Accredited Electrophysiology Program, Radiology Tech or Respiratory Tech program or on the job training with RCIS or A graduate of an Accredited Electrophysiology Program or Cardiovascular Tech Program.

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:
Certification Essential:
- Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) and/or
- Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
- ACLS

Certification Preferred:
- Certification in Pacing and Electrophysiology with the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE)
- ARRT
- RT(R)

Experience Essential:
- Graduate of Accredited Cardiovascular Interventional Technical (CVT) or Accredited Electrophysiology Program, or on the job training with RCIS or A graduate of an Accredited Electrophysiology Program or Cardiovascular Tech Program.

Experience Preferred:
- One year experience as an EP Tech or Cath Lab Tech or
- One year experience as a Radiology Tech or
- One year experience as a Respiratory Therapist

License Preferred:
- Current General Radiographer license from Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
- Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of Florida.