Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Parkwest Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Work in Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (no weekends)
• On-call: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (on-call/callback pay applies if cases run past 3 PM)
• No overnight, weekend, or holiday call
• Holiday time off requests during specified holidays will not be accommodated (holidays include Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day)

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• Licensure: RCIS or RCES or ARRT RT (CI) preferred

Experience Requirements

• Must have experience in Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab
• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require experienced candidates familiar with cardiac cath and EP labs (recommend minimum 2+ years based on specialty complexity)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Background checks must be completed within 45 days of start and updated annually
• Must include 7 years of history: SSN Trace, National Sex Offender, Criminal, OIG, SAM, State Abuse Registry, OFAC, FACIS III, Federal Criminal Extended Search, and others as specified
• Alias Name Attestation required if any alias names differ from candidate’s official name

Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest x-ray if prior positive
• Immunizations/vaccines required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug testing within 45 days of start (specific drug panel required)
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical/religious reasons with documentation)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (within 12 months)
• Competency Exam (core competencies)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Core Part I, II, III Competency Exams (annual updates required)

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, OCN, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (depending on unit and role)

Other Requirements

• Photo for badge: passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Two supervisory references from past 3 years required
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday through Friday daytime hours with evening on-call shifts (no weekends or overnight)
• No holiday time off during major holidays; requests can be discussed onsite after assignment start

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with solid experience in cardiac cath and EP labs, holding the necessary certifications and licensure, and able to comply with comprehensive background and health documentation requirements.