Cath Lab EP Technologist

(Full-Time, Days)
Pay Range: $52.67 - $78.49 + Sign-On Bonus and Relocation (if applicable)

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and paid relocation assistance (in-state or out-of-state, amount based on location).
Bonuses are available to external candidates only with at least one year of relevant experience who have not been employed by St. Charles Health System within the past year. All bonuses are subject to applicable tax withholdings.

Position eligible for additional $2.00/hour Advanced Education Pay if the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (as determined by leadership).

Position eligible for $1.00/hour Advanced Certification Pay if the candidate holds an approved certification (as determined by leadership).

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience.

Shift differentials under the OFNHP are currently as follows:
Evening: $2.50/hr.
Weekend: $4/hr.
Night: Starts at $10/hr.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM                                                              

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Electrophysiology Technologist 

REPORTS TO POSITION:      Supervisor Cardiovascular Cath Lab      

DEPARTMENT:                        Cardiovascular / IR Lab

DATE LAST REVIEWED:         January 2025   

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Cardiovascular/IR Lab covers five service lines including Cardiac Intervention, Radiology Intervention, Neurodiagnostic Intervention, Vascular Intervention, and Electrophysiology. Currently operates out of four (4) rooms five days per week. Includes four person call teams including two techs and two nurses.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Electrophysiology Technologist performs general, invasive, and interventional procedures at a technical level and provides patient focused care as part of the care delivery team in the Cardiac Cath Lab, EP Lab and OR interventional procedure room and in other related settings as needed. This position performs invasive procedures in concert with a cardiologist, and Electrophysiologist in accordance with SCHS's mission, philosophies and policies while applying standards of radiation safety guidelines outlined by ALARA and Oregon State Health Division.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:   

Provides clinical and emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Applies standards of radiation safety guidelines outlined by ALARA and Oregon State Health Division.

Performs Diagnostic Radiographic procedural examinations in the interventional setting.

Provides and monitors equipment and supplies based on patient and procedural needs.

Performs Special Procedure, Cardiac Cath Lab, and EP Radiographic examinations.

Performs diagnostic and interventional Electrophysiology procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Performs Electrophysiology Implant procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Performs diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring.

Performs duties as a monitor tech, scrub tech, or circulator maintaining sterile technique.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic principles, X-ray techniques and emergent and routine cardiac care.

Participates in training and education program as requested.

Creates and maintains sterile field and demonstrates aseptic technique in scrub role.

Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts when appropriate.

Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.

Performs documentation according to SCHS policies and guideline requirements.

Assures that equipment is functioning properly, and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained. 

Supports the vision, mission, a