Electrophysiology Technician

Job Summary:

The Radiology / Cardiology Electrophysiology (EP) Technician provides specialized technical support in diagnostic and interventional cardiac and radiology procedures. This role involves assisting with cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, device implants, and interventional radiology tasks. The EP Tech collaborates with the clinical team to ensure patient safety and procedure efficiency, maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced acute hospital environment. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations including STEMI, IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart, and structural heart procedures such as PFO closure, TAVR, and Mitral Clip.
• Support electrophysiology procedures including cardiac rhythm management device implants and rhythm interpretation.
• Perform interventional radiology procedures such as line placements, drains, embolizations, peripheral interventions, fistulas, visceral angiography, and stroke thrombectomy.
• Operate and maintain imaging systems including Philips X-Ray and MacLab/Cardio Lab for EP.
• Prepare and manage equipment for procedures, including atherectomy and thrombectomy devices, and temporary LVAD support devices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient care and ensure procedural accuracy and safety.
• Document procedures and patient data accurately using Epic electronic health records and McKesson for Cath Lab management.
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and hospital policies during all procedures.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrophysiology or interventional cardiology/radiology technical support.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to operate cardiac and radiology imaging equipment.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation and electrophysiology procedures.
• Competency in patient care and procedural assistance in a high-acuity setting.

• Experience with CTO, peripheral interventions, venous access, and neurointervention.
• Familiarity with a variety of atherectomy and thrombectomy devices.
• Experience with temporary LVAD support and advanced cardiac support devices.
• Knowledge of hospital electronic systems including Epic and McKesson Cath Lab software.

• On-call requirement from 6-8pm if off-site; typically late team stays until cases are finished with rare call-backs after leaving.
• Some Saturdays required as part of regular 4x10 day shifts, not additional shifts.
• May be required to float within scope to other units as needed.
• Time off requests are approved individually and must be included with submittal.
• Candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week (4x10 schedule).
• Approximately 70 guaranteed hours per two-week period.
• Shift scheduling includes some Saturdays as part of the regular schedule.
• Block scheduling accommodations are available.