Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Education Coordinator & Cardiovascular Specialist III

110 High Point Regional Health; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health's High Point Medical Center is seeking an Education Coordinator/Electrophysiology specialist in NC. The hybrid, 40-hour role focuses on staff development and coordinating education across the Wake Area while assisting EP procedures.

Responsibilities include onboarding, competency validation, and coordinating vendor-led training, with opportunities to mentor staff and collaborate with EP leadership to drive education initiatives in a dynamic cardiology program.

Qualifications

• 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 RN license in NC and two years RN experience preferred; or Allied Health Program with EP lab experience; or Cardiovascular Interventional Program with EP lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive staff development programs, including onboarding/orientation, competency-based training, in-service education, and continuing education for all staff.
• 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 with EP Lab leadership to design and implement educational programs addressing staff development needs and align with goals.
• Provide orientation and serve as a clinical resource, role model, and preceptor for new and existing staff.
• Controller professional development needs and support staff in meeting role-specific expectations.

Skills

EP lab experience

Precepting/mentoring

RN background (NC RN) preferred

Education

RN license NC

Allied Health Technology Program

Cardiovascular Interventional Program

Job description

Department: 36913 High Point Medical Center - Electrophysiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 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. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Education & Experience 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.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Education Coordinator Key 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.

Cardiovascular Specialist Key Responsibilities:

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.

Emergency Preparedness:

Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; Recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.

Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment:

Promote safety practices & standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines & report any malfunctions.

Record Keeping:

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.

Communication:

Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; sensitively address conflicts & concerns as needed.

Patient Care:

Monitor & evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications & treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.

Education & Consultation:

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.

Age-Specific Care:

Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? Its offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care