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Electrophysiology Tech II
Dignity Health • Sacramento, CA 94278 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $61.95-$71.82/hr • Mid Level
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The Electrophysiology Technician II at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital performs a crucial role in the EP Lab, setting up and operating specialized equipment, assisting cardiologists during EP Lab procedures, and assisting in the application of intra-cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers. This position requires a blend of technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under the supervision of the EP Lab Clinical Coordinator and the direction of a cardiologist.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates specialized equipment including a physiological data recording system, programmable stimulators, mapping system, and various generators for ablation procedures.
- Assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists in the performance of EP Lab procedures by analyzing electrocardiograph data, performing program stimulation of the heart, inducing and terminating cardiac arrhythmias, and applying energy to catheters for arrhythmia ablation.
- Creates 3D maps of cardiac chambers to evaluate electrical conduction of tachycardias and enters resulting procedural data into the Cardiovascular programs clinical database.
- Assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists in the performance of invasive procedures related to intra-cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers.
- Sets up sterile table, assists in the application of sterile drapes, hands sterile instruments and sutures to the physician during the procedure, performs after-care of surgical instruments.
- May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
Qualifications
Required
- 1 year previous experience as an EP or Cath Lab Tech
- BLS-CPR certification
- ACLS certification
- RCES, Registered EP Specialist certification
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a prominent healthcare organization in the United States, offering a wide range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and specialty treatments. With over 40 hospitals and numerous clinics, Dignity Health serves millions of patients annually across 21 states. The company focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare while prioritizing patient dignity and community wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
**Responsibilities**
Under the supervision of the EP Lab Clinical Coordinator and the direction of a cardiologist, the EP Technologist performs three roles:
1.The EP Technologist sets up and operates specialized equipment to include: a physiological data recording system and related computers, programmable stimulators, mapping system, various generators for ablation procedures.
2.The EP Technologist assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists in the performance of EP Lab procedures by: analyzing electrocardiograph data, perform program stimulation of the heart, induce and terminate cardiac arrhythmia by overdrive pacing or DC cardio version, apply energy to catheters for purposes of arrhythmia ablation, create 3D maps of cardiac chambers to evaluate electrical conduction of tachycardias, enters resulting procedural data into the Cardiovascular programs clinical database.
3.The EP Technologist assists Cardiac Electrophysiologists and Cardiologists in the performance of invasive procedures related to intra-cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers, sets up sterile table, assists in the application of sterile drapes, hands sterile instruments and sutures to the physician during the procedure, performs after-care of surgical instruments.
May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
***Call Required* **$2,500 Sign on Bonus*****
**Qualifications**
Experience in the following:
+ 1 year previous experience as an EP or Cath Lab Tech
Licensure:
+ BLS-CPR
+ ACLS
+ RCES, Registered EP Specialist
**Pay Range**
$61.95 - $71.82 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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