Electrophysiology Technologist
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: EP Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (Clinician's choice of 13 or 26 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 4x10 hour days

Job Description

• Position: Electrophysiology (EP) Tech
• Willing to train a strong Cath Lab Tech clinician to work in EP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT (R) or RCES
• Skills Required: Per UD (User Defined), McKesson
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 3 nights per week (no weekends), 2 hours per night
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required unless clinician opts to pick up Cath Lab call shift
• Floating: Yes, may float to Cath Lab within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Time Off Requests: Approved individually; only 1 time off request per 13-week assignment
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks; traveler can be called off for 1 ten-hour shift per 2 weeks

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Hospital
• Designations: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma Center, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• Total Staffed Beds: 407
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• ARRT (R) or RCES
• Additional certifications may be required based on User Defined (UD) or Clinical Tracks

On-boarding and Compliance Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and others as required
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check
• State-specific searches required for Washington and Oregon placements as applicable

Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or signed declination (Alaska placements require both positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine (seasonal, declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Skills Checklist updated annually (clinical specialties)
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Competency Exams as required by specialty

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Clarification required for any gaps or overlaps in employment

Scheduling and Work Policies

• Floating Policy: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Time Off: One approved time off request per 13-week assignment
• On-call: 3 nights per week, 2 hours per night (no weekends)
• No block scheduling accommodation

Additional Notes

• Locals not accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles from facility
• Scrubs and parking provided free of charge
• Epic charting system used
• Facility is a Magnet designated hospital and Level II Trauma center

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab or EP Techs looking for a travel contract in a high-quality acute care hospital setting in Anchorage, Alaska, with opportunities for training and professional growth.