EP Tech
Position Type: Full Time Day Shift
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus offered to eligible candidates!
Benefits:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
***ARRT Certification Required***
Job Summary
The Electrophysiology Technician (EP Tech) supports electrophysiology and cardiac procedures, providing technical expertise and assistance to the Electrophysiologist and Cardiology team. This role includes preparation, monitoring, and patient care during procedures, as well as operating and troubleshooting specialized equipment. The EP Tech ensures patient safety, equipment readiness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Essential Functions
- Assists the Electrophysiologist and Cardiology team during electrophysiology procedures, performing scrub, hemodynamic monitoring, and circulating duties.
- Monitors and assesses patient status, managing cardiovascular hemodynamics, and initiating Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols as necessary.
- Operates and troubleshoots electrophysiology equipment, including cardiac stimulators, ensuring proper setup and functionality for each procedure.
- Provides pre- and post-procedural patient care, including assessments and instruction to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Demonstrates proficiency in radiation safety protocols and maintains a thorough understanding of interventional supplies, anatomy, physiology, and equipment operation.
- Recognizes and resolves equipment issues promptly, maintaining accurate records and images in the electronic health system.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities as required and assists in maintaining procedural room readiness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Technical School certification from an accredited program in Health Science, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Technology, or related field required or
- Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, or related field required
- 0-2 years of experience in an electrophysiology or cardiac catheterization lab required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in electrophysiology procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and ACLS protocols.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety protocols.
- Ability to effectively operate and troubleshoot electrophysiology equipment.
- Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
- RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist preferred or
- RCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Technologist preferred
Skills Required
- Technical school certification from an accredited program in Health Science, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Technology, or a related field
- Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, or a related field
- 0-2 years of experience in an electrophysiology or cardiac catheterization lab
- ARRT certification
- BCLS Basic Life Support certification
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- RCES Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist certification
- RCVT Registered Cardiovascular Technologist certification
- Proficiency in electrophysiology procedures and hemodynamic monitoring
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety protocols
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot electrophysiology equipment
Community Health Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Community Health Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Community Health Systems.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental health resources, wellbeing programs, and chronic-condition support. Feedback suggests insurance coverage is a frequent bright spot even when base-pay sentiment is more muted.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) and, in some cases, pension or profit sharing along with other financial-security benefits. Feedback suggests these options contribute to a perception of solid long-term support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time are included, alongside programs like tuition reimbursement. Feedback suggests the range of leave provisions is a meaningful part of the package.
Community Health Systems Insights
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
