Travel EP Tech Jobs

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, January 28th 2023, the average weekly salary for a Travel Electrophysiology Technician is $2,754, but can pay up to $4,300 per week.

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel EP Tech jobs are Aureus Medical Group - Imaging (13), CrossMed - Cath Lab (12), and Springboard Healthcare (12).

An electrophysiology tech is an allied health professional who specializes in assisting a cardiac electrophysiologist during diagnostic electrophysiology procedures and interventions. Electrophysiology is a cardiology subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias. EP techs have a high degree of technical expertise and make a significant contribution in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart problems.

The primary job of an EP tech includes assisting in placing cardiac electrophysiology catheters in patients, recognizing normal/abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms, and interpreting data to help diagnose heart problems, such as chamber enlargement, heart block, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction. They operate complex electrophysiology specialty equipment and assist EP cardiologists. Specific duties may include:

Electrophysiology techs work with licensed electrophysiologists, which frequently find them employed at full-service acute care hospitals in EP or Cardiac Cath labs. Because electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology, EP techs may also find employment at specialized heart hospitals, cardiovascular centers, cardiac care centers, and other related healthcare facilities. Their training also makes them desirable job candidates at hospital or physician rhythm management clinics and in sales positions with a variety of biotechnology companies.

Good electrophysiology techs are incredibly tech-savvy and detail-oriented with expert clinical knowledge in electrophysiology and the operation of complex computer systems and EP specialty equipment. They have advanced EKG recognition skills and are highly competent in the interpretation of EKG, hemodynamics, and cardiac arrhythmias. Their expert technical knowledge allows them to comprehensively collect, assess, and interpret data while effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Successful EP techs show initiative and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to shifting workplace demands. They also have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills that help them interact effectively with patients, family members, other healthcare professionals, and vendors.

Becoming an EP tech requires a minimum of an associate degree in health sciences, but employers often prefer a bachelor’s degree, particularly in biology, anatomy, or physiology. Some employers will accept an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as experience in an electrophysiology lab and/or training in an electrophysiology program.

Electrophysiology techs may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES-CCI), among others.

Some healthcare employers may prefer electrophysiology tech job candidates with Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS-IBHRE) or Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS-IBHRE) validates your knowledge and skills as a electrophysiology tech and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

Having a Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) validates your knowledge and skills as a electrophysiology tech and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.