Cardiac Electrophysiology Technician
Chesapeake, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: EP Tech (Electrophysiology Technician)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks as specified)

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, no call, 8-10 hour shifts between 7 AM - 7 PM (shift length determined by department needs)
• Must have experience in invasive electrophysiology procedures including:

  • 3D mapping
  • EP recording systems
  • Advanced ablation (including A-Fib)
  • Familiarity with ICE procedures
  • Cardiac rhythm management interrogation and programming (multi-vendor devices)
  • Operation of associated equipment
• Familiarity with GE Cardio lab and/or St Jude Work Mate equipment preferred
• EP procedure/equipment and CRM programming experience preferred
• EPIC experience required, no exceptions

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Electrophysiology Lab)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the Electrophysiology Lab (highest required years of experience)
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NASPE/RCES or RCIS with EP experience, or registry eligible
• Minimum Education: Associate degree or higher, completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology program towards obtaining a Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist registry

Important Requirements

• No license or background hits will be considered; candidates must have a clean background
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• EPIC experience is mandatory
• Must be able to pass a fit test for N95 masks (PAPR not allowed)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks: 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Various certifications and competency exams required (e.g., ACLS, BLS, medication competency, pass/fail EKG test)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or as applicable:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for some units)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required
• Proof of 2 references required
• Skills checklist and employment application required

Additional Notes

• Passport-style photo required before start (specific photo requirements apply)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to or at orientation
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (not specifically for this role unless assigned to those units)

This position offers a great opportunity for experienced EP Techs looking for a travel contract in a scenic coastal Virginia location with a stable Monday-Friday schedule and no call.