Electrophysiology Technologist
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Electrophysiology Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (EP Tech for EP Lab)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Typical Census: 2 procedure rooms, 1:5 tech-to-patient ratio, 8-12 patients per day
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rare but possible within facility and scope of practice
• Call Requirements: Yes; no weekend call but may need to stay past shift hours if on call that day
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (see list below)
• Required to start within 7 days of offer (RTO)
• Orientation hours vary by contract length

Major Holidays:

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Electrophysiology Technician within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT (R) or CCI certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, THC, etc.)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with TB questionnaire updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required
• Color Blind Testing: Required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exams: Required for dysrhythmia/EKG and medication/pharmacology competency
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• References: Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized EP Lab setting with a supportive team and established protocols, ideal for healthcare professionals with at least one year of EP experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia.