Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holidays:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening will determine clinical fit before manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 hours for 14-week assignment)

Required Documents & Compliance

Identification & Background

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (Photo ID required)
• Background Check within 30 days of start, including:

  • Perm and Non-Perm County checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Nationwide Criminal Search
  • FACIS 3
  • Education Verification (related degree)
• Diplomas required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Education verification can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs, RRTs, CRTs in specified specialties; must be current before start or obtained within 30 days for CRTs
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required as per specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire; no re-certification required
• Tech Certification Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
• State License Verification: Must be current within 30 days prior to start; CRTs & RRTs must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required by specialty

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Facility-Specific Documents

• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement (must review/sign prior to start)
• Dress and Professional Appearance Policy (must review)
• Additional compliance checklists and vaccine declination forms apply only to privileging specialties (e.g., CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start (not required by client)
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; if past positive, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination; declination form required if titer negative
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Flu Vaccination or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); vaccination available onsite

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity with clear compliance and certification requirements, suitable for healthcare professionals with at least one year of experience in Radiology or Cardiology specialties.