Special Procedure Technologist II

• Ensures an informed patient consent form has been properly executed
• Performs all basic functions of scrub assistant
• assists in collection of specimens
• Maintains sterile technique and assists physicians in procedures as requested
• drapes patients for surgical procedures using accepted sterile technique
• prepares patient’s skin for surgery
• Prepares angio suite for specific procedures, including table setup, instrument array, and supplies
• opens sterile supplies and sets up for all procedures
• maintains adequate aseptic supplies during procedures
• Assists in maintaining a correct count of all instruments, sutures and sponges during surgical procedures
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates computerized hemodynamic testing equipment to ensure accurate results during right heart studies and cardiac catheterizations
• Evaluates and analyzes results of hemodynamic studies
• Observes and monitors patient’s vital signs during procedures, including high risk patients undergoing complex procedures
• uses judgment in selecting guidelines appropriate to changing patient conditions
• Terminates arterial and venous catheters and achieves homeostasis of puncture site utilizing both mechanical compression and subcutaneous homeostasis techniques
• Provides verbal and written documentation of procedures, medications administered, and other pertinent data regarding care rendered to a patient
• Provides information and support by explanation of patient care, diagnostic and/or interventional procedures to patient, family and other health care members
• Provides training and advice to students, staff, and physicians about procedures and equipment
• Initiates and terminates intravenous lines according to procedure
• Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with electrical abnormalities of the heart, through the use of various electrophysiological recording, mapping and navigation systems and ablation equipment
• Assists in the implementation of Cardiac Rhythm Management devices under surgical conditions using sterile techniques
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in specialty area preferred
• Three (3) years of special procedures or EP experience
• or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP/Lab related experience
• Current Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• For EP: Preferred Certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional
• Knowledge of a variety of special procedures and techniques and the proper methods to be used
• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the structural and electrical conduction systems of the heart, including a working knowledge of electrocardiography, as well as diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters specific to EP
• Skill in operating and troubleshooting electrophysiological recording, mapping and navigation systems
• Skill in following procedures during surgical operations to ensure the proper patient care and follow up
• Ability to listen and anticipate a physician needs during surgical operations
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts
• Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

For EP: Preferred Certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional