Electrophysiology Lead Tech
Apply NowCompany: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Location: Springfield, OR 97478
Description:
Electrophysiology Tech II - Cardiac Cath Lab
Hourly Base Rate: $46.29- $72.43
Hours: Days
Hours Per Week: 40
Date Posted: 03/05/2025
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Hourly Base Rate: $46.29- $72.43
Hours: Days
Hours Per Week: 40
Date Posted: 03/05/2025
Job Summary:
- Under the general supervision of the Cath Lab Manager, assists physicians as required, teaches and trains other technologists and nurses, and does related work as assigned.
- The Electrophysiology Tech II (EP Tech II) provides assistance to hospital medical staff by operating, maintaining and preparing all Cardiovascular equipment needed for Electrophysiology studies.
- The EP Tech II assists the physician with all procedures in the EP Lab to include but not limited to catheter ablations, left ventricular mapping, AIDC implantation, cardiac catheterization, Swan-Ganz insertion, temporary and permanent pacemaker insertions, physiologic pressure monitoring.
- The EP Tech II integrates knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrical technique and interventions being performed to monitor the for potential/actual physiological and behavioral changes intra-procedure and post procedure and intervenes appropriately.
- The EP Tech II will also assist hospital medical staff in support and maintain competency in the following specialties: Interventional Cardiology / Vascular (diagnostic angiograms, balloon angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy), and one of the following specialties: 1. TAVR, 2. TCAR, 3. Endografts, 4. Hybrid Surgical, 5. Routine Interventional Radiology procedures.
Qualifications:
- Rad Tech with current ARRT and Licensed in Radiography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications upon hire.
- Registered Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in Electrophysiology (EP) lab.
- Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in an invasive Cardiac Cath / Vascular /Hybrid and or Interventional Radiology is highly preferred.
- Must have ability to work efficiently, responsibly, and in a team-oriented atmosphere with multiple work demands.
- Must be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations that may arise in high risk procedures.
- Ability to perform essential job functions and job specific competencies.
- Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac pharmacology and basic ECG interpretation skills.
- Proficient in the operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of all equipment in the interventional areas.
- Must possess strong interpersonal relations skills and a high sensibility to the needs of others, including the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and their families, supervisors, peers, volunteers, and other customers.