Electrophysiology Technologist
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Interview required prior to offer.
• Shift schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm
  • Combination of 5 days of 8-hour shifts and 4 days of 10-hour shifts
  • No weekends or federal holidays
  • No 12-hour shifts considered
  • Short call rotation approximately every 4 weeks starting at 6:30 pm to finish cases

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • RCIS or ARRT certification required
  • New Jersey State license required if ARRT certified
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required to start
• Experience:

  • Electrophysiology (EP) experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• State license verification must be current (within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (AHA only) required for all clinical staff
• ACLS (AHA only) required
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks:

  • 7-year background check within 6 months of start
  • Includes national sex offender, criminal, OIG sanction, SAM.gov, and other relevant searches
• Education verification:

  • Verification of highest level of education required
  • Diploma can be used as placeholder if verification is pending
• Physical exam:

  • Must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
  • Signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating candidate is in good health and able to perform job duties
• Drug testing:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Flu vaccination (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series with booster if eligible (no declinations accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Fit mask testing required for clinical positions within 1 year of start

Competency & Testing

• Pass/fail testing onsite required for:

  • All RN specialties
  • EKG Technicians
  • Cath Lab Technicians
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) required annually with minimum 80% passing score
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required annually for RN and LPN positions
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for all RNs (exceptions apply)
• Color blindness test (Ishihara) must be completed within 1 year of assignment start

References & Work History

• Two references required:

  • One from a supervisor/manager within 12 months of start
  • One from within 3 years of start
• Employment verification for the last 7 years required
• Updated resume including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for applicable roles
• Facility-specific learning modules and tests must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with the required certifications and EP experience seeking a travel contract in Radiology/Cardiology with a structured weekday schedule and no weekend shifts.