Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: EP Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 36 hours per week, Day/Evening shifts (0700-1700 / 1100-2100) with three days of late case coverage per week
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year EP Lab clinical experience
• Traveler Friendly: Accepts first-time travelers with required EP experience
• On Call/Weekend/Floating: None required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• CCI RCES/RCIS

Preferred Certifications:

• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy permit

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficient with Cerner electronic health records
• Experience in Electrophysiology (EP) Lab procedures including hemodynamic monitoring and ablations
• EKG settings and experience required for inpatient and outpatient care, including obtaining vitals and sinus node rhythms
• Equipment experience required: Philips and Siemens X-Ray machines, GE Micropacer
• Preferred equipment experience: 3D mapping systems (Biosense, Abbott/ESI), Siemens and GE ultrasound, laser lead machine
• Preferred skills: Groin closure device, peripherals, laser lead extraction

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Cardiac Electrophysiology studies
• Head-Up-Tilt test
• Cardioversion
• Internal Loop Recorder
• Atrial flutter/fibrillation ablations
• Supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia ablations
• Device implants (Watchman, Aveir, Pacemaker, Defibrillator)
• Device explants and lead extractions

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital, Top 50 heart and vascular centers nationally
• Total Staffed Beds: 748
• Charting Systems: Cerner, GE Cardiolab
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Scrubs Provided
• Average Daily Caseload: 18 cases
• Flu vaccine required for all employees

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License required if driving is essential to the job
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multi-state and federal searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• State license verification prior to start
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required within 3 years of start, passing score 80%+
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for EP Lab and related units (RN only)
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• Physical exam annually confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (strict guidelines)
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, includes multiple substances (excluding marijuana), updated annually for extensions/returning candidates

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum two years of employment in the past seven years required, with at least one travel or per diem assignment completed

Additional Notes

• No on-call, weekend, or floating requirements
• Preferred work settings include trauma and children’s hospitals
• Facility provides scrubs
• Flu vaccine is mandatory for employment at this facility

This position is ideal for experienced EP Lab Technicians seeking a travel contract role in a high-volume, top-ranked cardiac care facility with a supportive environment and no on-call or weekend requirements.