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

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 (0700-1700 / 1100-2100) with three days of late case coverage per week
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year EP Lab clinical experience
• Traveler Friendly: Accepts first-time travelers with required EP experience
• On Call/Weekend/Floating: None required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• CCI RCES/RCIS

Preferred Certifications

• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy permit

Required Skills & Experience

• Cerner charting system
• Electrophysiology (EP) Lab procedures
• Hemodynamic monitoring and ablations
• EKG settings and experience (inpatient, outpatient, obtaining vitals, sinus node rhythms)
• Equipment experience with Philips and Siemens X-Ray machines, GE Micropacer

Preferred Skills & Equipment

• Experience with 3D mapping systems (Biosense, Abbott/ESI)
• Use of Siemens, GE, Abbott ultrasound machines
• Laser lead machine
• Groin closure device, peripherals, laser lead extraction
• Preferred work settings: Trauma, Children’s Hospital

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Cardiac Electrophysiology study
• 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

Facility Information

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid driver’s license if driving is essential to the job
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (strict guidelines)
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use
  • Tdap within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (pass with 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for EP Lab and related units (RN only)
• Annual competency exams and skills checklist updates

References & Work History

• 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, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum two years of employment in the past seven years, including at least one travel or per diem assignment

Additional Notes

• Facility modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to hire date
• Photo for badge required (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a top-tier cardiac electrophysiology lab with advanced technology and a supportive environment.