Electrophysiology Specialist

The Electrophysiology Invasive Specialist provides electrophysiology procedural support in compliance with regulatory and department processes in a timely, safe and efficient manner. The Electrophysiology Invasive Specialist is proficient in all aspects of electrophysiology, sterile preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring.

• Assists physicians to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques and anticipates equipment needs.
• Sets up and monitors EP recording computer monitor system, labels printouts, displays electrode combinations, measures cycle and interval lengths, reports changes to physician.
• Records temporary playback of procedure for initial, immediate review by physician.
• Assists physicians with mapping, stimulating, and catheter insertions as required.
• Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique in prepping patients and during procedures.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the patient in the Lab.
• Facilitates implementation of physician's orders accurately, promptly, and courteously.
• Promotes interdepartmental/client relationships with positive interactive skills, maintaining a professional, team-oriented working environment.
• Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and implements preventative measures as directed by the physician.
• Assigns and supervises accordingly those assigned to him/her by the Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and holding room responsibilities with exceptional level of professionalism and expertise.
• Perform all aspects of circulating, with exception of Conscious Sedation/Narcotic drug therapy as ordered by physician. Maintains a working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Lab.
• Demonstrates and practices proper protection measures to ensure radiation safety and minimize risk of exposure to possible hazardous materials.
• Capable of performing CQI daily. Operates, problem-solves and improvises for common equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures all supplies are properly rotated or removed from procedure areas and all supplies and medications are properly charged to each patient accurately.

• Education: for Technologist
• Graduate of program in Cardiopulmonary Technology, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Respiratory Therapy, Radiological Technology, or EMS-P
• OR, Two (2) years of EP Lab experience in lieu of education
• Education: for RN
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Licensure: for RN
• Current/Valid State of Florida RN License or endorsement
• Certification:
• Must hold current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• AHA ACLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintain thereafter for Special Procedures Units.

• Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital within 30 minutes of alert
• Ability to work long variable hours
• Potential for possible exposure to radiation
• Ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform in a stressful environment and respond appropriately in life threatening situations
• Great communication skills in an active team environment
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word
• Ability to assess and interpret data
• Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family at various levels of understanding

• Certification:
• RCES
• Work Experience:
• At least one (1) year of EP specific lab experience

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles