Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role is essential for delivering safe, efficient care to patients undergoing EP procedures. This full-time role involves both EP clinic responsibilities and first assisting in EP lab procedures.

Requirements

Masters degree
Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification.
BLS and ACLS certification required.
Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Provider experience in cardiology, especially in Cath/EP lab, critical care, or procedural medicine preferred.
Proficiency in vascular access techniques strongly preferred.
Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-procedure EP patient consultations in the clinic, including obtaining histories and ordering studies, labs, and diagnostics.
Manage post-procedure follow-ups and wound checks in clinic.
Perform detailed chart reviews to assess patient readiness and identify clinical concerns before procedures.
Collaborate closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and procedural teams to optimize patient care and procedural planning.
Provide vascular access (arterial and/or venous) and serve as first assist during EP lab procedures, adhering to scope of practice and protocols.
Document assessments, interventions, and communications in the Epic EMR system.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education to promote best practices in cardiovascular care.
Assist with post-procedure care coordination.