Electrophysiology Specialist CL

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health’s Electrophysiology Specialist CL delivers expert patient care in the EP Lab, Catheterization Lab and holding areas. The role requires precise aseptic technique, rapid response during procedures, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safe, efficient EP services.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in a related field, RCIS/RCES certification, and BLS/CPR with ACLS due within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of Electrophysiology, Cath Lab, Radiology or related experience.
• Must have RCIS or RCES; if not, certification within 24 months of hire.
• Current BLS/CPR; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Associate or higher degree in Radiology/Respiratory/Cardiovascular tech or allied health.

Responsibilities

• Assists diagnostic, interventional procedures with asepsis and rapid response in emergencies.
• Prepares specialty EP equipment for accurate and reliable procedures.
• Performs control room duties with EP monitoring and mapping to assess patient conditions.
• Supports data management and supply distribution for seamless workflows.
• Provides circulating care during procedures, aligning needs of patient, physician and staff.
• Cross-trains in multiple departments to support lab operations.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and effective communication with team and families.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Associate degree in Radiology/Respiratory/Cardiovascular Tech

RCIS/RCES certification

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Tools

EP monitoring systems

Angiographic imaging

Digital archiving

Job description

The Electrophysiology Specialist CL helps deliver direct patient care within the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, Catheterization Lab and Catheterization Lab Holding room. This role is responsible for supporting high-quality, safe, culturally competent, and cost-effective patient care across all operational areas through comprehensive assessment, strategic planning, diligent evaluation, medication administration, and timely intervention and follow-up to contribute to the overall well-being and positive outcomes of patients. Electrophysiology Specialist role carries out specialized nursing care within the electrophysiology lab setting. This position supports collaboration with the healthcare team to provide advanced patient care during procedures, ensuring precision and adherence to established protocols for optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Job Function

• Assists diagnostic, interventional, and acute procedures by maintaining strict asepsis, responding promptly in emergencies, and demonstrating effective utilization of supplies and equipment to ensure patient safety and optimal procedural outcomes.
• Prepares specialty EP equipment to contribute to accurate and reliable diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Completes control room duties, utilizing a working knowledge of physiologic monitoring, EP-specific monitoring and mapping systems, angiographic/fluoroscopic imaging, and digital analysis to enable comprehensive monitoring and assessment of patient conditions during procedures.
• Supports EP-specific support functions including digital archiving of studies and supply distribution, facilitating efficient data management and ensuring the availability of necessary resources for seamless procedural workflows.
• Provides effective and safe care in the circulating role during elective and emergency procedures by prioritizing patient, physician, and scrub personnel needs to ensure quality outcomes and promote patient satisfaction.
• Provides continuous care in the Catheterization Lab Holding area, cross-trains in multiple departments, and assists in invasive lab functions to support efficient departmental operations and promote seamless coordination and optimized workflow for timely and effective patient care.
• Applies cultural competence and effective communication practices when collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, physicians, and families to ensure inclusive and patient-centered care and foster a supportive and respectful environment for all individuals involved in the healthcare process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Associates Degree in one or more of the following: Radiology Technology, Respiratory Therapy, sanctioned Cardiovascular Technology Program, an Allied Health Degree or relevant Life/Health Sciences Degree; OR a sanctioned Paramedic Program; OR A High School diploma may be considered with a minimum of four years of full-time experience as an Electrophysiology Specialist with a current RCES or RCIS certification.

Experience

• Required: 2 years of experience in Electrophysiology, Radiology Technical, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic Experience, or Cath Lab clinical experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) through CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International. If not, must obtain certification within 24 months of hire in the EP/Cath lab (required for continued employment in the EP/Cath Lab). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provide. Must Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire.