Cardiac Device Technician

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

1d•$37 - $47

About The Position

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Cardiology related duties: Evaluates physical conditions related to blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers by utilizing specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. This position plays a crucial role in delivering quality patient care by assisting in electrophysiology procedures. Collaborating with other members of the care team, this role is responsible for promoting the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center. Team members display high level abilities and advanced clinical practice while maintaining a willingness to learn and grow in the rapidly changing world of electrophysiology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR; Degree from an accredited school of Radiologic technologist with Radiology Technologist (RT) Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Willingness to participate in late shift rotations as required.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Attention to detail and unwavering commitment to patient safety.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Certification.
Knowledge of EP procedures, including structural heart procedures, and equipment operation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares the EP Lab for procedures, including setting up the sterile procedure table and ensuring all necessary supplies and apparel are available.
Assists in clean up and turnover of room in preparation for following procedure.
Assists preparing patient for electrophysiology procedures, including prepping access site(s) and properly draping patient in the fashion that corresponds to the procedure, while maintaining standards of sterility.
Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots and maintains Electrophysiology equipment, ensuring their proper functioning during procedures.
Among the expected skills to perform these duties: - Hemodynamic monitoring - Scrubbing, prepping and draping for cardiac devices and ablations - Mapping system and ablation set up - Operating the recording system and stimulator - Baseline intracardiac measurements - Pacing from different catheters for the purpose of checking thresholds - Burst pacing for arrhythmia induction - Assessing for pulmonary vein isolation - Pacing for phrenic nerve capture - Assessing for bidirectional block across flutter lines - Pacing for the purpose of entrainment and measurement of post pacing intervals - Basics of assessing for dual AV nodal physiology and preexcitation - Measurement of QRS duration and left ventricular activation times for physiologic/conduction system pacing - Understanding of basics of pacemaker and ICD programmers - Assessment of lead parameters (sensing, impedance and threshold)
Accurately documents procedure charges, supply charges, fluoroscopy time and radiation dose, and contrast dosage.
Collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain a sterile environment within the EP lab, adhering to infection control protocols.
Ensures proper radiation safety protocols are followed, including use of lead aprons and shielding to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and oneself.
Responsible for notifying physician of elevated radiation doses during procedures.
Participates in quality assurance initiatives to improve the efficiency and safety of EP procedures.
Assists in managing supplies and equipment within the EP lab, ensuring all necessary items are readily available.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members and collaborate effectively with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Prepares to respond to emergencies and provide immediate assistance during complications or adverse events, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), cardiac defibrillation, and artificial respiration.