- Location
- Indiana Heart Physicians Building, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Electrophysiology (EP) Device Tech is a crucial role within Franciscan, dedicated to EP-related technological devices (i.e. pacemakers, ICDs, BiV). This position develops a broad knowledge of EP devices, their manufacturers and functions, as well as new technologies as they emerge. The Electrophysiology Device Tech serves as a liaison between the physician and the patients, collects and evaluates device data, and prepares reports to determine follow up requirements.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Conduct EEG, and other neurodiagnostic testing, appropriate to the patient's age and according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Customize the recording procedure appropriately, as per referral evaluation, patient history or observed EEG waveforms.
- Determine any contraindications to testing or monitoring protocols based on patient history or physician orders.
- Provide a safe procedural environment by recognizing and responding to life-threatening situations.
- Recognize, document, and report critical tests results to the designated interpreting physician.
- Differentiate artifacts from cerebral or peripheral nerve responses, and troubleshoot possible causes, documenting steps taken to alleviate such artifacts.
- Disinfect testing room, equipment, and supplies in accordance with departmental/facility infection control policies.
- Ensure procedures are appropriately logged, charged and distributed to the interpreting physician.
- Participants in on-call rotation to provide off shift coverage, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma/GED
- Required within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Required with 1 year of hire Licensure - . ECG Course or Licensure - . Industry online training academy that includes: cardiac physiology, disease and rhythms; pacing therapy; ICD therapy; cardiac resynchronization therapy, syncope and cardiac monitors and temporary pacemakers.
- Preferred Licensure - . Certified Device Clinic Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technologist (CRAT) from a recognized device training school or industry
- Preferred Associate's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Science or other related Science
- Preferred 1 year Remote device or electrophysiology experience Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.