Electrophysiology Technician
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit Details:

  • Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
  • Call: None
  • Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year (Unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work two of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time, otherwise start delayed by 2 weeks
• Clinical Screening: Candidates reviewed for clinical fit; final decision by manager
• Locals Accepted: At same rate
• Non-Billable Orientation Hours: Determined by contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for relevant specialties (e.g., Cardiac Tele/Step-down, CVICU)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in certain specialties (e.g., ER, PACU)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification needed)
• Tech Certification Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty
• Other: Refer to clinical tracks for specialty-specific certification requirements

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LVNs by agency
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exam: Required for Nursing and Allied by agency
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc.; up to 3 attempts allowed

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation and chest x-ray required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Additional Health Documents: May be required depending on specialty and privileging status

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications is mandatory to start on time.
• Clinical screening and final approval by management are required before assignment confirmation.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.

This position offers an opportunity for healthcare professionals in Radiology/Cardiology with at least 1 year of experience, including first-time travel nurses, to work a 12-week travel contract in Atlanta, Georgia.