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

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

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

Job Description

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts or 4x10 hour day shifts
• Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 with 2 days of late case coverage per week
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: None
• Floating Requirement: None
• Daily Caseload: Average 18 cases

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Electrophysiology (EP) Lab clinical experience
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with required EP experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records system
• Proficient in EP Lab procedures including hemodynamic monitoring and ablations
• EKG experience required in inpatient and outpatient settings, including obtaining vitals and sinus node rhythms
• Equipment experience required with Philips and Siemens X-Ray machines, GE Micropacer
• Preferred experience with 3D mapping systems (Biosense, Abbott/ESI), ultrasound equipment, and laser lead machines
• Preferred skills: groin closure device, peripherals, laser lead extraction
• Preferred work settings: trauma and children’s hospital environments

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Cardiac Electrophysiology studies
• Head-Up-Tilt test
• Cardioversion
• Internal Loop Recorder
• Atrial flutter/fibrillation ablations
• Supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia ablations
• Device implants (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, Watchman, Aveir)
• Device explants and lead extractions

Required Certifications

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

Preferred Certifications:

• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy permit

Required Qualifications

• Electrophysiology Technician with a minimum of 1 year of EP Lab clinical experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Proficient in EP Lab procedures including hemodynamic monitoring and ablations
• EKG Technician experience with required skills in EKG settings
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records system
• Valid certification in ACLS, BLS, and CCI RCES or CCI RCIS

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Notes

• Scrubs are provided
• Facility is a short-term acute care teaching hospital with a large cardiac program
• Charting systems include Cerner and GE Cardiolab
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis system

This position is ideal for an experienced Electrophysiology Tech looking for a travel contract opportunity with exposure to advanced cardiac procedures in a high-volume acute care setting.