Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Education Coordinator & Cardiovascular Specialist III

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

70d • $38 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position may be based at either Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem or High Point Medical Center in High Point, NC. The role offers scheduling flexibility to support either a four- or five-day workweek (40 hours per week). The position is designed as a hybrid role, combining direct procedural staffing responsibilities with dedicated, protected time to support education, training, and staff development coordination across the Wake Area.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in high-volume electrophysiology labs.
• EP lab scrub, monitor, and circulate experience.
• Precepting/mentoring experience supporting team development.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license as a Registered Nurse in NC and two years of RN experience preferred and 3 or more years of EP lab experience; or Completion of an Allied Health Technology Program (Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, etc.) with registry or license as it pertains to field of expertise and 3 or more years of EP lab experience preferred; or Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program 3 or more years of EP lab experience.

Nice To Haves

• two years of RN experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive staff development programs, including onboarding/orientation, competency-based training, in-service education, and continuing education for all staff.
• Support the design and delivery of department-specific educational initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with orientation processes and initial and ongoing competency validation, including tracking completion of required checklists and documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee vendor-led in-service training and continuing education programs to support clinical practice and evolving technologies.
• Partner closely with EP Lab leadership to design and implement educational programs that address individualized staff development needs and align with departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Collaborate, as appropriate, with hospital-based Professional Development Specialists to align educational efforts and leverage system resources.
• Support the ongoing development and effectiveness of clinical preceptors by evaluating teaching strategies, providing feedback, and offering guidance to strengthen preceptor performance.
• Provide orientation and serve as a clinical resource, role model, and preceptor for new and existing staff.
• Identify professional development needs and support staff in meeting role-specific expectations.
• Collaborate with EP education and professional development partners across the North Carolina/Georgia Division Heart & Vascular Service Line to promote consistency, best practices, and shared learning.
• Serve as a consultant on educational matters, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance the overall educational strategy and effectiveness within the department.
• Deliver exceptional and streamlined patient care during Electrophysiology Lab procedures by documenting, circulating, and scrubbing.
• Work alongside a care team of electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other specialists to provide state-of the art therapies for patients with simple to complex arrythmias.
• Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; Recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.
• Promote safety practices & standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines & report any malfunctions.
• Complete & maintain accurate departmental records and logs in a timely manner by entering patient data and charges into electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy & confidentiality.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; sensitively address conflicts & concerns as needed.
• Monitor & evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications & treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.
• Offer mentorship and support to co-workers & trainees, participate in Continuing Education & in-service opportunities, and performs / maintains assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.
• Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree