Electrophysiology Lab Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Four 10-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM), with variable end times depending on procedure completion
• Caseload: 2-5 cases per day in one lab
• On-call: No
• Weekends: No
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Electrophysiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Current CCI certification
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Beds: 304 staffed beds
• Scrubs: Navy-colored EP Lab scrubs issued by hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available with a pass provided at badge pickup; garages and lots available (garage clearance limited to average SUV size)
• Local Radius: 60-mile radius rule applies
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Assignments during June-November may include emergency response duties; peak months are August and September
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, depending on unit needs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification is pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam within 90 days of start, confirming ability to meet job demands without restrictions
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive history, chest x-ray documentation required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; average completion time ~2 hours; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Facility Forms: Confidentiality and security agreements, contractor forms, employee info, and badge request must be completed before start
• Radiation Exposure Attestation: Required for those needing radiation badges; must be completed prior to start
• Physical Assessment for Sterile Processors: Required only if applicable, completed and signed by licensed provider within one year

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges may take 5-7 days to arrive; candidates cannot start clinical work without them
• Facility uses a 60-mile local radius rule for travel assignments
• Block scheduling is possible but requires manager approval
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees a minimum number of hours over two weeks

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, ideal for experienced EP Lab Techs seeking a travel contract in South Carolina.