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Job Summary

The Electrophysiology Specialist (EPS) performs adult diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. This position functions independently as an expert technologist in EP who is a highly competent and clinically skilled member of the Invasive Cardiology Team at Denver Health, that includes registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, certified cardiovascular specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, cardiology fellows and faculty physicians. In addition to assisting the EP physicians with the most complex EP procedures, this position oversees the technical operations required for the performance of routine diagnostics and advanced interventional/ electrophysiology procedures. The EPS performs all EP procedures with proficiency and demonstrates technical expertise, making a significant contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. This position must be an expert who is competent in the use of EP monitoring/stimulation systems, intra-cardiac echocardiography, and 3D mapping systems. This EPS possesses expert clinical and technical knowledge which they apply to collect and assess data, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, to provide therapeutic care for patients and family systematically and continuously. The person must demonstrate a high degree of understanding of the interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias in all Invasive Cardiology and EP procedures. The individual must be competent in proper sterile technique and will assist the physician with implantation of permanent pacemakers, ICDs and BiV-ICDs. The individual must be competent in the operation and troubleshooting skills of EP specialty equipment and x-ray systems.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule including but not limited to extended shifts and on-call per operational needs. (20%)
• Duties for this position include but are not limited to analyzing and deciphering electrophysiologic recordings & intra-cardiac echocardiography. Other duties as assigned. (20%)
• Intra and post procedure patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, patient teaching, and scrubbing roles for invasive procedures performed in the department. (20%)
• Performs at an expert clinical level and assists the electrophysiologists with the most complex electrophysiology procedures in an adult patient population; including both diagnostic and interventional. (20%)
• Operates complex electrophysiology specialty equipment including but not limited to; 3D mapping systems, stimulation systems, intracardiac echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system. Serves as an expert resource and educator to all EP staff, nurses, cardiovascular techs, fellows and physicians as appropriate. Precept and train all EP staff, including nurses, techs, specialists, and fellows to the scrub role for cardiac implantable device procedures. (20%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required and
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular/electrophysiology technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, or paramedic/EMT) required.

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years cardiovascular and electrophysiology technologist work experience in a dedicated electrophysiology or combined cardiovascular/electrophysiology (Cath/EP) lab required.

Licenses:

• CEPS-Allied Professional Certified Electrophysiology Specialist - IBHRE - International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

-OR -

• RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist) through CCI-Cardiovascular Credentialling International required.

• ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

- OR -

• RCIS-Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialling International required. (Non-ARRT (R) requires Fluoroscopy Licensure through DORA)

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in performing all aspects of recording, scrubbing, and monitoring for Cath/EP lab procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise related to cardiovascular and electrophysiology theory and technical skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and precept staff related to cardiovascular and electrophysiology theory and technical skills.
• Competency with imaging and specialized cardiovascular and electrophysiology equipment within scope of practice
• Serves as a role model to all personnel by demonstrating a high level of expertise with invasive cardiology and electrophysiology systems, including trouble-shooting skills, effective interactions with patients & staff, leadership ability and professional behavior.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• High level of professionalism and accountability.
• EPIC Skills or other EMR skill required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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