Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Altru Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiopulmonary EP Tech (RCES/RCIS Certified)

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to prepare and assist in the Cardiac Cath Lab procedures. The role involves performing hemodynamic and control room duties, completing patient catheterization reports, analyzing invasive and non-invasive tests, performing stress tests, practicing radiation safety, and transporting patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Cath Lab for cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring proper supplies and equipment setup.
• Perform hemodynamic and control room duties with a working knowledge of equipment.
• Correlate analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests to identify the need for additional intervention and report findings to physicians.
• Perform and monitor patient stress tests.
• Maintain sterile technique during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.
• Practice radiation safety to protect staff and patients.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Required Certifications

• RCES or RCIS certification (must meet requirements for conditional license from North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board)
• North Dakota Medical Imaging License (to be obtained within 12 months of start date)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 90 days of start date)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (within 90 days of start date)
• Cardiovascular Technologist - Registered (within 24 months of start date)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty

Schedule

• 8 or 10 hour shifts
• 36-40 hours per week, day shift
• No call, no weekends or holidays
• Some open-ended late shifts

Additional Notes

• Candidate must obtain state license from the North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.
• Can be licensed as either RCIS or RCES.
• Must meet requirements aligned with the conditional license of the North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.