Electrophysiology Tech

the Client•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a six-month travel allied health contract for an experienced Electrophysiology (EP) Tech in a Radiology/Cardiology setting at an acute hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. The unit supports advanced cardiac, interventional radiology, neurointervention, and cardiac rhythm management procedures. First-time travelers are accepted. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts, 7:00–17:30, with 70 guaranteed hours per two weeks. A traveler may be called off for one 10-hour shift per two-week period. Some Saturdays are part of the regular four scheduled shifts for the week, not an additional shift. EP call is from 6:00–8:00 PM when the clinician has gone home; otherwise, the clinician remains with the late team until cases are finished. Stat callbacks after leaving are very rare. The facility may float the clinician to like units within scope as needed, is open to accommodating block schedules, and approves time-off requests individually upon offer. All requested time off must be included in the submission. The facility is an acute hospital with Magnet designation, Level II Trauma certification, and 407 staffed beds. Epic is used for charting, scrubs are provided, and parking is free. Local candidates are not accepted; the candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility. COVID-19 vaccination is not required. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an EP, cardiology, or interventional radiology technologist role.
Proficiency across the full scope of unit procedures described in the posting.
Ability to stay as part of the late team until cases are finished.
Ability to respond to EP call obligations during the 6:00–8:00 PM call window.
Ability to work some Saturdays as part of the regular schedule.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship or visa transfer is not available.
Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

Nice To Haves

CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) experience.
Peripherals experience.
Venous access experience.
Rhythm interpretation.
Experience with Philips X-Ray System.
Experience with a variety of atherectomy devices.
Experience with a variety of thrombectomy devices.
Temporary LVAD support experience.
Experience with McKesson for Cath Lab.
Experience with MacLab/Cardio Lab for EP.

Responsibilities

Support diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac catheterization, and STEMI procedures.
Assist with mechanical circulatory support, including IABP, Impella, and Tandem Heart.
Participate in structural heart procedures, including PFO closure, TAVR, and Mitral Clip.
Assist with interventional radiology lines, drains, and embolizations.
Support lower- and upper-extremity, fistula, and visceral angiography and intervention procedures.
Participate in stroke thrombectomy cases.
Support neurointervention procedures.
Assist with cardiac rhythm management device implants.
Remain with the late team until cases are finished when applicable and respond to the stated EP on-call obligations.