Electrophysiology Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate's degree in health sciences or related field.

2. Certification as Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior experience as in electrophysiology or device technician.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform remote cardiac device interrogation follow-up.

2. Perform in office cardiac device checks.

3. Ensure patients are ready for procedures and provide pre-procedural instruction

4. Monitor patients' clinical statues and cardiovascular hemodynamics during procedures

5. Manage patient device data to ensure accurate patient tracking.

6. Analyze and interpret data from procedures

7. Report any abnormal findings to the provider/physician.

8. Ensure equipment is working properly and maintain it in the outpatient setting.

9. Assist in rooming patients.

10. Perform administrative duties such as taking and returning phone calls to patients.

11. Triage patient needs.

10. Assist in scheduling outpatient electrophysiology procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to stand, walk, and sit throughout duration of the shift.

2. Must be able to lift 25 pounds

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Indoor clinical setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology

2. Understanding of how to operate equipment used in cardiac electrophysiology procedures.

3. Customer service oriented personality.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.