Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
MUSC Health West Ashley Pavilion

Job Opportunity: CVT / EP Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 40 hours/week
• Cases Required:

  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • Permanent Pacemaker Insertions (PPI)
  • Pulmonary Artery (PA) Insertion
  • Right Heart Catheterization
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Conduction Studies
  • Insertion/Programming of AICDs
  • Pacemaker Insertion
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Work: Not required
• Floating: Possible floating to like units

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers: Accepted if they have previous experience
• Licensure: South Carolina QRSA license required
• Certifications Required:

  • ARRT or CCI certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide)

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
• Facility Orientation: Completion of required orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start
• Photo: Passport-style photo required for badge

Notes

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date
• Radiation badge processing may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start without it on the floor
• Candidates with facial hair are encouraged to shave for fit testing or provide their own PAPR

This position is ideal for a CVT / EP Tech with at least 1 year of experience in cardiology/radiology procedures, holding the necessary certifications and licensure, and able to commit to a 13-week travel contract in Charleston, SC.