Electrophysiology Technologist
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Electrophysiology Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Electrophysiology Tech)
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No (Technicians may volunteer for "Late Stay" but are not on-call)
• RTO Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Job Responsibilities / Procedures

• Support patients undergoing coronary device implants (pacemakers, ICDs including subcutaneous, loop recorders, Micra pacemakers)
• Assist with lead extractions with surgical support
• Perform diagnostic EP and ablation procedures including VT (including epicardial), PVC, AFib, Aflutter, other atrial ablations, transeptal approach
• Use advanced mapping and ablation systems: Biosense Webster CARTO, Abbott Precision Mapping, Cryo for some AFib ablations
• Operate equipment such as Biotronik temporary pacemaker box, Siemens X300 ICE machine, Laser, Impella, IABP, PA lines (Swan-Ganz), Alaris IV pump, Hemochron ACT machine
• Monitoring via GE CardioLab system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Electrophysiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • ARRT(R)
  • RCIS or RCES

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Washington WATCH search
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (N95 preferred; PAPR available onsite if needed)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (with exceptions for birth year)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination with waiver (vaccines alone not sufficient)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination with education module completion
  • COVID vaccination or declination for tracking purposes
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, signed agreements, and department checklists

Additional Notes

• Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 637 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking cost: Approximately $10.26 daily
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (for this location only)
• Radiation badges for new candidates are provided by the facility, not the agency

This position offers a specialized opportunity for experienced Electrophysiology Technicians to work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced environment with a focus on cardiac device implantation and ablation procedures.