Electrophysiology Technologist
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

Location: Escondido, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12s), Days only
Call: No call required

Job Description

• Experience in Cath Lab / Electrophysiology (EP) required.
• This is a travel contract position with no local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Electrophysiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification.
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with current address.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, national criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusion lists within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP confirming good health and free of communicable diseases.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start.
• TB testing (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella required or declination accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually.
• COVID vaccination preferred; if unvaccinated, facility-specific declination required.
• Badge photo with white background required prior to start.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Two professional references within 3 years from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN.

Certifications & Training

• ACLS certification (AHA only) must be carried at all times.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) recommended.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Radiology Interventional).
• Pass/fail arrhythmia exam prior to start.
• Online orientation and competency exams required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required only for Psych/Behavioral Health and ER positions (not applicable here).

Additional Notes

• No call responsibilities.
• This position is a backfill role.
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Electrophysiology Tech travel contract position in California.