Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holidays:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours NBO)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RN’s/RRT’s/CRT’s in relevant specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RN’s in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required as per specialty guidelines
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• Tech Certification Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required by specialty

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc.)

  • Up to 3 attempts allowed; failure on third attempt results in cancellation

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; if positive, negative chest x-ray within 6 months required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination (declination required if titer negative)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Additional for Privileging Specialties (CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA):

  • Additional compliance including vaccine declination forms, Tdap, Hepatitis B specifics, and TB testing

Facility Policies & Documents

• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Dress and Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed
• Privileging candidates have additional compliance checklists and documentation requirements

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity in a reputable healthcare system with clear compliance, certification, and competency requirements tailored to ensure quality patient care and professional standards.