Cardiovascular Technologist II - Electrophysiology Lab
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To prepare patients for invasive procedure,
and assist the physician during a diagnostic catheterization, PTCA,
or electrophysiology study. Rotates through all aspects of the
laboratory. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for
providing clinical for electrophysiology procedures including, but
not limited to Pacemaker and defibrillator implants, EP studies,
ablations, and loops recorders. Responsible for providing clinical
for cardiac interventional procedures including, but not limited to
Diagnostic Catheterization, Balloon Angioplasty, Peripheral
Vascular Angioplasty, Rotational and Directional atherectomy, Stent
Placement, Cardiac Structural Interventions (TAVR, EVAR. Mitral
Clip, and Watchman), as well as electro-physiology procedures.
Performs duties of a scrub assistant during a procedure, including
controlling and manipulating guide wires and diagnostic catheters,
and maintaining a sterile field. Responsible for assisting RN in
provision of safe and effective patient care. Ensures proper safety
standards are met for compliance with departmental policies,
radiation safety standards, and joint commission regulations.
Operates required imaging equipment using established guidelines
and imaging protocols. Implements daily and weekly QA and
maintenance procedures on all specified cardiac Cath equipment
according to established policies and procedures. Monitors the
patient throughout the interventional procedure. Monitors and
records intracardiac and intravascular pressures. Anticipates the
activities of each existing Electrophysiology and/or Cath lab and
keeps the schedule flowing consistently. Maintains proper customer
services with all areas that interact with laboratory. Keeps a neat
and clean work environment. Instructs students and residents and
performs preceptor duties when necessary. Demonstrates skills and
knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adolescent,
adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and
development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to
identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed. Maintains
patient confidentiality Consistently uses two patient identifiers
Completes all mandatory education Performs other related duties as
required Demonstrates compliance with ChristianaCare and
departmental policies and procedures. Displays actions in
accordance with ChristianaCare Mission Statement and Core Values
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental
safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely
manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety
violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees,
patients and visitors. Performs other duties as required. SCHEDULE:
Shift - Day Shift 7am-5:30pm M-F No weekends or holidays. EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Completion of registered X-Ray
Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program. Cardiac
Catheterization experience preferred. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be substituted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BLS and ACLS within one year of hire. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY
OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with physicians, nurses, allied
health personnel, patients, visitors, both internal and external.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: Students from Delaware Technical
College, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, and Thomas
Jefferson University DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Manager, Heart
and Vascular Interventional Labs Assistant Manager or Assistant
Nurse Manager, Electrophysiology Lab Manager, Heart and Vascular
Interventional Labs Director, Heart and Vascular Interventional
Services Vice President, Heart and Vascular Medical Director, Heart
and Vascular Interventional Services EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or
Cardiovascular Technologist program (RCES or RCIS). Associate or
bachelor’s degree with training in Cardiovascular technology.
Register Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) preferred. At
least two (2) years’ experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of
the heart. Knowledge of rhythms, dysrhythmia, and pressures in the
chambers of the heart. Knowledge of policies and procedures,
knowledge of the intro-aortic balloon pump. Knowledge of drug
interactions as related to pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patients. Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and
employees. Skill in manual dexterity and viewing a computer
terminal. Skill in communicating professionally on any level of
contact. Skill in oral and written communications. Ability to
calculate valve areas. Ability to maintain an efficient
productivity level. Ability to perform CPR if needed on any
individual. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: BLS ACLS within one year of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent lifting of incapacitated patients,
standing and bending for extended periods while wearing a
protective lead apron (weighs 20 lbs.). Pushing/Pulling of patients
on stretchers WORKING CONDITIONS: Limited exposure to radiation,
confined spaces, and blood borne pathogens/body fluids. Exposure to
potential for cuts and/or punctures, and repetitive motion tasks.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05 This pay rate/range represents
ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation
at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered
to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors
including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and
qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer,
firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is
reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for
open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender
identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy,
citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state, or local law.
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