EP Lab Tech (RCIS) | UF Health Jacksonville | Full-Time
Overview
Location: UF Health Jacksonville Hospital655 W. 8th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
Schedule: Monday - Friday (40hrs. per week) | 7:00am-5:30pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health Jacksonville Hospital as an EP Lab Tech and become part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality cardiovascular diagnostic services that support the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and compassionate professional to contribute to exceptional patient outcomes while advancing their career in a collaborative and innovative healthcare environment.
Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology laboratories.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients and supplies for cardiac catheterization procedures. Anticipate needs for the procedure based on patient assessment, procedure performed and physician preference. (20%)
- Documents and report all technical data during procedure. (20%)
- Maintains sterile technique and field during procedures. (20%)
- Interprets lethal arrhythmias and performs ACLS appropriately. (10%)
- Be proficient in the use of all equipment in the EP lab area according to competencies. (20%)
- Provide education to patient and families. (10%)
- Covers for peers during vacation/illness, participates in training, attends staff meetings, and writes/reviews reports.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Associate's Degree. Specific course work: Graduate ofCardiovascular Program, or in lieu of degree have 5+ years experience in Invasive Cath labs. Preferred Education: Graduate either/or RTR or CVT Program. Necessary Skills•Use of good radiographic techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and personnel.•Good communication skills.•Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (adult).•Be able to use hospital computer system.•Ability to prepare procedure tray/equipment and maintain sterility when scrubbing in surgicalprocedures•Knowledge of body techniques and ability to use good body mechanics.•Ability to initiate appropriate patient charge.•Proficiency in using EP lab equipment.•Patient advocate skills. Required Licensure/Certifications:- BLS from the American Heart Association
- ACLS from the American Heart Association