Electrophysiology Specialist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

As our Electrophysiology Specialist, you will prepare patients for EP procedures, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and ready for use. You will operate highly specialized mapping and recording systems, providing real-time data interpretation to the physician.

Every day you will meticulously document all procedural steps, readings, and device parameters, maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records. You will troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure a sterile environment, actively contributing to patient safety and procedural success.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology principles, coupled with strong technical expertise. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively and adapting quickly in high-pressure clinical situations.

Required

• Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field or successful completion of a Radiological Technologist program, and one (1) year of related cardiovascular technology work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities
• Current licensure as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) through the Washington State Department of Health AND current Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) as issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); OR current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist through the Washington State Department of Health AND current Radiography certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Knowledge of the principles, standards, protocols and tools/equipment relating to electrocardiography, cardiac anatomy and physiology, including EKG interpretation
• Knowledge of functionality and application of the EP med system, including STIM measure/troubleshoot
• Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of hemodynamics including waveform recognition, abnormal
  hemodynamics, and hemodynamic calculations
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, resuscitative equipment and cardiac/emergency drugs
• Knowledge of the content, intent and application of federal and state standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to matters within designated scope of responsibility
• Ability to demonstrate competence in all aspects of cardiac catherization/endovascular procedures
• Ability to scrub with Physician on procedural cases
• Ability to follow programmed electrical stimulation protocols and measurements related to the functional properties of the conduction system and induced arrhythmias under physician direct supervision
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot electrophysiological recording, mapping systems and ablations and other
  equipment
• Ability to properly apply aseptic technique in all procedures, including device implants and ablations
• Ability to document work activities in a complete, accurate and timely manner and in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the work of the position, including staff, physicians and other departments
• Ability to keep abreast of trends, emerging technologies, clinical research, best practices and new/changing regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of authority
• Ability to wear a lead apron and stand for 80% of work time
• If classified as Electrophysiology Specialist-Cert: Requires Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
  certification