Electrophysiology Technologist
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Interview required prior to offer.
• Shift options: Day shifts only.
• Schedule:

  • 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts or 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts.
  • Lab hours: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday (no weekends or hospital holidays).
  • Short call requirement: 4-hour shifts from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday to finish cases.
  • Call rotation approximately every 4 weeks.
• Specialty: Electrophysiology (EP) experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: RCIS or ARRT.
• New Jersey state license required if ARRT certified.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required to start.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Electrophysiology Tech).
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year EP experience based on specialty and job requirements.

Required Certifications and Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only.
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start (NJ license required for ARRT).
• Pass/fail testing onsite (Telemetry Competency and Medication exam).
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) with 80% passing score, updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with 80% passing score, updated annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam with 80% passing score, updated annually.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test) within 1 year of assignment start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required.

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 72 hours of contract signing, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP.
• Fit mask test within 72 hours of contract signing (N95 or equivalent).
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending or rapid tests).
• Immunizations and titers within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • COVID-19: Completed initial series and booster required, no exemptions.
  • Flu vaccine mandatory for the season (Sept 1 – June 30).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, OIG, EPLS/SAM, OFAC sanctions, and others as required.
• Employment verification for last 7 years required.
• Two professional references required (one supervisory within 12 months, one professional within 3 years).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide interview availability at submission.
• Local rate applies within 75 miles of the facility.
• Call rotation every 4 weeks on average.
• No weekend or holiday shifts.

This position is ideal for an experienced Electrophysiology Tech with required certifications and the ability to work day shifts with occasional short call evenings.