The Electrophysiology Invasive Technologist is responsible to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, obtain and document data pertinent to cardiac care diagnosis, and treatment. Will perform a variety of technical and research duties as related to the cardiac catheterization lab under the direction of the senior technologist and director of cardiology.

Part- time 24 hours/week, 3-8 hour shifts

• Operate hemodynmic equipment such as physiological monitor, cardiac output computer, electrophysiology equipment.

• Prep patient site per protocol.

• Assist physician with percutaneous and cutdown procedures into arteries and veins; intracardiac electrophysiology testing, including rapid pacing techniques: temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion.

• Perform blood gas analysis.

• Assist Cath Lab RN in nursing care of patients pertaining to provision of medication, vital signs, and airway management.

• Assist with research protocols assigned by physician.

• Perform quality control checks in laboratory to assure proper equipment functions.

• Daily checks of defibrillator and respiratory equipment in the absence of the Cath Lab RN.

• Clean Cath Lab with appropriate solution.

• Resterilize used equipment per policy.

• Turn off all equipment and secure lab, following last procedure of the day.

• Maintain equipment and supplies at levels specified by Director.

• Stock supplies in cath lab from in-house and warehouse services.

• Assist in filing of cath reports.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance