Job Description

EP Lab/Cath Intervention Technician/ Cath, EP technologist

JOB SUMMARY

Effectively support physicians in performing a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular procedures including, but not limited to, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, ventricular device , Intra Aortic Balloon pump and electrophysiology studies

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be competent in support the physician in the following range of clinical/technical procedure and techniques:

• Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Angioplasty and Stenting and Valvuloplasty: Monitoring / Recording / measuring / Interpreting
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps: Set up / Maintenance / Troubleshoot
• Right Heart Studies: Monitoring / Calculations / Record / Measure / Analyze
• TAVR, Mitraclip: PFO/ASD Closure: Monitoring / Recording / Measuring / Interpreting
• Ventricular Assist Device: Set up / Maintenance / Troubleshoot
• Intra-Vascular Ultrasound, Pressure Wires & Rotablator: Set up / Measure / Record
• Temporary Pacing: Set up / Troubleshoot / Threshold testing
• Device Implantation: Equipment set-up / Patient preparation / Monitor / Record / Measure / Test / Analyze / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot
• Electrophysiology studies and standard ablation: Equipment set-up / Patient preparation / Monitoring / Recording / Measuring / Interpreting / troubleshooting – using programmable stimulator, EP lab system and lesion creation technologies (radio frequency, cryo)
• Complex ablation (ablation of atrial fibrillation and tachycardia / ablation of ventricular tachycardia): Equipment set-up / patient preparation monitoring / Recording / Measuring / Interpreting / troubleshooting – using 3D non-fluoroscopic mapping and navigation systems (Carto 3, ensite Velocity).
• Educate and train new staff
• Assist with maintaining supplies.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• Maintains a positive interaction with medical device vendors
• Cooperates with cardiology engineers in the upkeep and quality assurance of hemodynamic and other equipment

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular program or Allied Health specialized program in Cardiovascular Technology (minimum two (2) year curriculum) is required

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience(Cathlab,Vascular, Echocardiography, or ECG) is required

Certification and Licensure

• Current national license is required
• BLS is required
• ACLS is required
• RCIS/RCES

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak Arabic is preferred