Electrophysiology Technician Job at Humana Military
Overview:
We are seeking a Electrophysiologist to work at the Brooke Army Medical Center zip code 78209 to provide health services to active duty naval staff and depedents.
Norfolk is a waterfront city in Southeastern Virginia and home to a Massive Naval Station located directly on the Chesapeake Bay. It is a diverse municipality that prides itself on its rich maritime history as well as its melting pot of people, cultures and ideas. Norfolk welcomes visitors who are ready to embrace all the unique opportunities available in this one of a kind community.
LUCRATIVE STARTING BASE PAY Day shift hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, PTO and all Federal Holidays Paid! Come be a part of our great team!
For more information, please contact Charo Kirk, Humana Military, Clinical Resources. cinscoekirk@humana.com; Office:(304) 634-0360
Job ID 2023-1991 Responsibilities:
Humana Military Healthcare Services has a unique opportunity for a Electrophysioogist Technician in the San Antonio, Texas area.
We are seeking a Electrophysiologist to work at the Brooke Army Medical Center zip code 78209 to provide health services to active duty naval staff and depedents.
Norfolk is a waterfront city in Southeastern Virginia and home to a Massive Naval Station located directly on the Chesapeake Bay. It is a diverse municipality that prides itself on its rich maritime history as well as its melting pot of people, cultures and ideas. Norfolk welcomes visitors who are ready to embrace all the unique opportunities available in this one of a kind community.
LUCRATIVE STARTING BASE PAY Day shift hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, PTO and all Federal Holidays Paid! Come be a part of our great team!
For more information, please contact Charo Kirk, Humana Military, Clinical Resources. cinscoekirk@humana.com; Office:(304) 634-0360
Job ID 2023-1991
- Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. A basic understanding of congenital and acquired heart and peripheral vascular diseases is necessary.
- Understand the pathophysiology or disease process of atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, valvular disorders, and the associated manifestations in patients.
- Knowledge of universal precautions, infection control techniques, and cleaning and sterilization methods of surgical equipment.
- Knowledge of cardiac rhythm devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Must have prior experience or aptitude to learn basics for interrogation and programming.
- Knowledge of patient-related and procedure-specific: supplies, catheters, instruments, contrast medium, room preparation, and equipment used for each procedure.
- Knowledge or aptitude for learning of new, increasingly complex, and rapidly changing technology of equipment, including physiologic monitors and recorders (ECG/pressure recorder/analyzer and pressure transducers); oximetery; blood coagulation timer; cardiac output (thermodilution) computer; infusion pumps; temporary pacemakers (transcutaneous and transvenous with driver and connecting cables); defibrillator; intraaortic balloon pump; intravascular ultrasound systems; x-ray generator/tube/image intensifier/image processor, foot pedals, operating table, and C-arms; electronic inflation device, overhead lamp and lead shield; videotape deck; digital angiography storage computer and review system; 12-lead ECG recorder/analyzer; and computerized hospital information system. Ability to troubleshoot equipment, make minor repairs, or communicate the need for bioengineer repairs.
- Knowledge of sterile field preparation, vascular access site preparation, and patient draping; arterial and venous (central and peripheral) access and removal; aseptic technique; wire and catheter manipulation and catheter tip location; operation of fluoroscopic single-plane and bi-plane x-ray equipment and selection of appropriate angulations and positions of x-ray table and image intensifier for optimal display of angiographic anatomy; selective vessel and heart chamber pressure recording; selective vessel and chamber blood sampling (i.e. oximetry); shunt detection studies via oximetry; selective contrast angiography (aortic, coronary, left ventricle, peripheral vascular, pulmonary, and renal) via manual or power injection of radiopaque contrast media; foreign body retrieval from heart or great vessels; vena cava filter implantation; permanent pacemaker implantation and/or lead insertion; venous access device implantation; transvenous temporary pacing catheter insertion; thermodilution catheter insertion and cardiac output measurement; intra-aortic balloon catheter insertion; endomyocardial biopsy; pericardiocentesis; drug response studies; wound closure and dressing application; blood drawing for point of care testing such as blood coagulation timing and blood oximetry; and hemostasis via manual compression, external hemostatic device application, or internal hemostatic device insertion.
- Skill and knowledge to operate EP recording equipment, measure intracardiac timing intervals, program essential stimulation function (cSNRT, Atrial, and ventricular stimulation, entrainment, etc.), and use EP ablation equipment. (Basic skill proficiency is required).
- Knowledge of the effects of radiation on living organisms, such as skin burns, genetic damage, accumulated dosage, and protective devices used, which maximize safety for patients and supporting staff.
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards and basic techniques for minimum radiographic exposure. Understanding of fundamental properties of x-ray generation, image production, and interpretations.
- Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical circuitry,
- Limited understanding of pharmacology, including the classification and administration of cardiac drugs, patient responses, and common doses.
- Basic knowledge of LASER: physics, wavelengths, principles, properties, and coagulation and vaporization effects on human tissue.
- Knowledge and compliance with all standard regulations and facility policies and procedures to maintain a Laser safe treatment environment to minimize fire, electrical and Laser injuries. Learn identification of beam and non-beam hazards associated with Class 3b and Class 4 Lasers, including control measures of each hazard.2.1.20.
- Knowledge of hand receipt, procurement, log processes, maintenance, inventory, and stocking of all equipment, parts, and catheter devices for each procedure
- Current cardiovascular credentialing with a professional accreditation group (registered cardiac electrophysiology specialist (RCES) or registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) is highly desired but not an absolute requirement.
- Minimum of two years of experience - Experience in other areas of invasive cardiology in a clinical setting directly related to the required qualifications may be considered
- Current certification - Basic life support (BLS) and Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Cardiac catheterization: 2 years (Required)
- Cardiac electrophysiology: 2 years (Required)
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