Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Education Coordinator & Cardiovascular Specialist III

Advocate Health • High Point, NC

40d • $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. The Cardiovascular Specialist will deliver exceptional and streamlined patient care during Electrophysiology Lab procedures by documenting, circulating, and scrubbing. You will 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.

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