Electrophysiology Technician Intern

Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Electrophysiology Technician intern is responsible for providing patient care pre, peri and post-invasive cardiac procedures under the direct supervision of an Electrophysiology Lab RN, RT and Electrophysiologist.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers professional care to patients under direct supervision of -EP RN's , RT's and MD's.
• Participates in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of -EP relating to procedures performed in the lab.
• Participates in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the EP - and other department.
• Provides accurate documentation of care provided in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters.
• Acquires and checks supplies and equipment needed for EP procedure. Demonstrates proper operation and handling of EP equipment and supplies for procedures..
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure to prevent post-operative infections.
• Assists in preparing the surgical suite with EP -supplies and equipment appropriate for the procedures. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team.
• Assists with draping sterile field.
• Periodic review with preceptor to assess progress
  PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: -
  Standing for up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. - Sitting for up to 8 hours per day in 4 hour increments while wearing up to 20 lbs. of lead protective equipment. Walking for up to 6 hours per day in 30 minute increments. Continuous use of fingers and hands including; frequent twisting and turning, fingering and handling and occasional firm grasping. Frequent use of upper extremities. - Must be able to apply digital pressure to specific area utilizing fingers, hands, and upper extremities for up to 40 minutes without variation of pressure applied. - Occasional working with arms above head and occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. above head. - Rarely lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 350 lbs. Occasional stooping, bending or crouching. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, as well as high and low frequency. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near and far vision, color and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and visual monotony. Touching as it relates to feeling, as in condition of skin and presence of pulses
  EDUCATION:
  B.S. in Health Science or related field
  TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  ACLS within 1 yr of hire date. - BCLS. Obtain RCES certification within 1 yr of eligibility
  
  Please complete your application using your full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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