Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab Technologist
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 36 hours per week, Day/Evening shifts (07:00-17:00 / 11:00-21:00)
• Includes three days of late case coverage per week
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• No floating requirements

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year EP Lab clinical experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records system
• Proficient in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and ablations
• EKG settings and experience required for inpatient and outpatient settings, including obtaining vitals and sinus node rhythms
• Equipment experience required: Philips and Siemens X-Ray machines, GE Micropacer
• Preferred equipment experience: 3D mapping systems (Biosense, Abbott/ESI), Siemens and GE ultrasound, laser lead machine
• Preferred skills: Groin closure device, peripherals, laser lead extraction
• Preferred work settings: Trauma and Children's Hospital

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CCI RCES or RCIS certification

Preferred Certifications:

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Fluoroscopy permit

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Cardiac Electrophysiology study
• Head-Up-Tilt test
• Cardioversion
• Internal Loop Recorder
• Atrial flutter/fibrillation ablations
• Supraventricular tachycardia ablations
• Ventricular tachycardia ablations
• Device implants (Watchman, Aveir, Pacemaker, Defibrillator)
• Device explants and lead extractions

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Recognized as one of the top 50 heart and vascular centers nationally
• Total staffed beds: 748
• Charting systems: Cerner, GE Cardiolab
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Scrubs provided
• Average daily caseload: 18 patients
• Flu vaccine required for all employees

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multi-state and federal searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually (does not include marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved exemption) for current flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for EP Lab and related cardiac units (RN only)
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum 2 years of employment in the past 7 years, with at least 1 travel assignment or 1 month per diem experience

Additional Notes

• Facility requires completion of specific training modules prior to start
• Photo for badge required with specific guidelines (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Scrubs are provided on site

This position is ideal for experienced EP Lab Technicians seeking a travel contract in a high-volume, top-tier cardiac care facility with a structured schedule and no on-call or weekend requirements.