Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The Electrophysiology Technologist reports to the Assistant Director, Cardiac Cath Lab. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and specialized technical support during diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures within the cardiac cath lab. The technologist assists physicians and the care team with electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, device implants, cardioversions, and related rhythm management procedures by preparing patients, maintaining sterile technique, operating specialized electrophysiology, mapping, imaging, and monitoring equipment, and recognizing changes in rhythm or patient status during procedures. This role supports safe, efficient, high-quality care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders.
Essential Position Responsibilities
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Prepare electrophysiology procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and patients for diagnostic and therapeutic rhythm management procedures.
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Assist physicians during electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, cardioversions, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures, and other EP-related procedures.
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Scrub, circulate, and support sterile technique during procedures in accordance with department standards and scope of practice.
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Operate and troubleshoot electrophysiology recording systems, cardiac mapping systems, stimulator equipment, fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and related EP lab technology within scope of training.
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Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, hemodynamic data, and patient condition during procedures; recognize arrhythmias or changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the physician and care team.
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Assist with patient positioning, procedural preparation, transport, and post-procedure room turnover to support safe and efficient patient flow.
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Document procedure-related information accurately and support appropriate charge capture, image management, device documentation, and clinical record completion.
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Maintain required competencies, radiation safety practices, infection prevention standards, and department policies related to electrophysiology and cardiac cath lab operations.
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Collaborate professionally with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, technologists, device representatives, patients, families, and other members of the care team.
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Participate in emergency response and life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardioversion, and defibrillation, as appropriate.
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Participate in on-call coverage according to the established department call schedule, as assigned.
Qualifications
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Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Electrophysiology, or related allied health program, required.
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Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Radiologic Technologist license, RCIS, or RCES, required. ARRT, RCIS, or RCES registry required within 1 year, as applicable to background and scope of practice. BLS required. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.
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Experience: Previous experience in an electrophysiology lab, cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology, or acute care procedural setting, preferred. Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, EP studies, ablations, and cardiac device procedures, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 10% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.
Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
