If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care job.A Brief OverviewThe Cardiovascular Technologist Level I (CVT I) provides basic knowledge and competence in Electrophysiological (EP) procedures and disciplines. Provides basic knowledge on digital documentation and monitoring skills during EP and cardiac cases.LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will do
Novice level, must be able to work with minimal supervision in EP within the first 6 months and independent within one (1) year:
Device Implant (ICD’s, PPM, BI-V, SICD, REVEAL, Explants, Lead Extractions)
Diagnostic EP studies
Interventional EP procedures
Provides scrub assistance during EP procedures.
Proficient on sterile technique.
Connect, operate and troubleshooting of electrophysiology equipment including but not limited to 3-D mapping systems, stimulation systems, intra-cardiac echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system.
12 lead placements, mapping patches placement.
Independently pull all supplies and ancillary equipment for procedures.
Enters patient demographics in imaging equipment.
Basic understanding of heart anatomy, hemodynamics, intra-cardiac and EKG interpretation.
Basic understanding of EP procedures, pacing protocols and Intra-cardiac intervals.
Basic understanding of an EP stimulator (bloom, bloom 2). Independently run an EP study, take baseline measurements.
Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
Verifies and completes all documentation to include EPIC, Philips Xper, LS Pro and Inventory System.
Correctly Archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS.
Correctly Archives EP cases.
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience Qualifications
One (1) year of Cath Angio Lab-EP work related experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Learning the basic principles of EP in relation to protocols, techniques, EKG recognition, and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and risk of procedures.
Learning the basic principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Understand the basic supplies for procedures.
Learning the safety requirements of the procedures.
Learning about the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
Learning the basic procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
Learning to interpret basic cardia arrhythmias, and 12 Lead EKG
Demonstrate acceptable communications skills.
Learning to recognize the specific age needs of the patients.
Learning the specific age needs of the patients.
Learning to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
Understands and applies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
Licenses and Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days
One of the following certifications are required at the time of hire:- RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification, or- RCES – Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certification, or- IBHRE – International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Certification, or- CEPS- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist, or- Other – To be agreed upon by the department management
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