Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location
Toledo, OH | United States
Job description
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
** $7500 Sign On** St. Vincent Medical Center - Full Time - Days - No Weekends - No "on call"
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Electrophysiology Technologist will perform specialized roles within the invasive cardiovascular procedure setting. They operate specific high technology equipment and utilizes products under the direction of a qualified physician to assist with multispecialty cardiovascular procedures performed.
Essential Job Functions
Performs and supports image acquisition, image processing, physiologic and/or hemodynamic data acquisition, and simple electrophysiology (EP) or 3D mapping during invasive procedures; assists nurses with patient management.
Assists physician operator and invasive team before, during and after invasive procedures.
Provides appropriate care to patients consistent with level of training.
Performs activities to support the service and/or departmental operation.
Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintains the laboratory and/or operating room and equipment; manage supplies first in, first out (FIFO), and supports accurate billing for procedures performed.
Successfully completes 3-6 months on the job training (orientation) for full familiarity with surgeons preferences and department policies and procedures.
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.
Licensing/Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association (required)
One of the following Accredited Certifications (preferred, but required within 6 months of employment):
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist)
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), American Hear Association (preferred)
Education
High School or GED (required)
Associates, Health Sciences or related field (preferred)
Work Experience
Clinical patient care experience (required)
1 year of experience or on-the-job training in electrophysiology, aseptic techniques, and cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
Other: Frequently works in a dimly lit room, On-Call, Flexible Schedule
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Hazards
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Skills
patient care
cardiovascular
high technology equipment
mage acquisition
image processing
physiologic data acquisition
hemodynamic data acquisition
patient management
communication
internal and external customers
inventory equipment and supplies
medical billing
attention to detail
electrophysiology
aseptic techniques
cardiac diagnostic
interventional procedures
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: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'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected]
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