Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

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

Job Summary

Seeking an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Tech with experience in cardiac electrophysiology procedures and hemodynamic monitoring. This role involves working day shifts (36 hours total, 07:00-19:30) with no on-call or weekend requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of EP Lab clinical experience (higher specialty experience requirement applies)
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with required EP experience
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Required Certifications

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

Preferred Certifications

• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy permit

Skills & Equipment Experience

• Proficient with Cerner electronic charting system
• Experience in Electrophysiology Lab procedures including 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

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 (Watchman, Aveir, Pacemaker, Defibrillator)
• Device explants and lead extractions

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital setting
• Average daily caseload: 18 patients
• Charting systems: Cerner, GE Cardiolab
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Scrubs provided
• Flu vaccine required annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Electrophysiology Technician, including experience within the last year
• Experience as an EKG Technician
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• CCI certification (RCES or RCIS)
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• At least 1 year of EP Lab clinical experience
• Proficient in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab hemodynamic monitoring and ablations
• Experience with EKG settings in inpatient settings
• Proficient with Cerner electronic charting system

Required Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if history of TB
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap (preferred)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually
• Medication and pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80%
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for cardiac-related units with specific scoring criteria and remediation process

Notes

• No floating or weekend/on-call requirements
• Facility requires strict adherence to vaccination and health screening policies
• Travel candidates must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start

This position is ideal for EP Lab Techs with solid clinical experience in cardiac electrophysiology procedures seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity acute care setting.