EPS Lab Technician

Overview

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

Job Details

The Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Technician is responsible for assisting nurses, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and physicians in providing direct patient care and performing selected technical procedures for adult and geriatric patients in the EP Lab and Arrhythmia Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist nurses, APPs, and physicians in providing direct patient care and technical support.
• Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKGs) and recognize cardiac arrhythmias.
• Perform and scan Holter monitor studies.
• Support remote cardiac device clinic functions.
• Provide basic patient care to promote patient safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Promote quality departmental operations through efficient, accurate, and timely completion of assigned duties and services.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in EP/Cath Lab/OR or other sterile procedure area Hands on knowledge of CardioLab, 3D mapping systems (Carto and/or St Jude) and ablation equipment.
• May compile objective and measurable data and produce reports. May require operating knowledge of specific clinical areas such as Laboratory, Pharmacy or computer science.
• May require in-depth knowledge of work performed by various clerical, service or medical areas in order to provide guidance or supervision.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and JCAHO requirements.

Salary Range

USD $29.00 - USD $35.00 /Yr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.