Electrophysiology Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking an experienced professional to assist cardiology and electrophysiology teams. You will support mapping, pacing, ablation, and imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance.

The role involves setup of EP labs, coordination with anesthesia and nursing staff, and ongoing collaboration with leadership to improve processes and accurate billing. Bachelor's degree is required; master’s is preferred with EP lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient procedures and assists electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures.
• Sets up rooms according to protocols and supports EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias.
• Ensures sterile area, coordinates with anesthesia and nursing staff for patient care.
• Reviews procedures, ensures accurate charges and coding, and completes paperwork.

Skills

Cardiac EP support

EKG interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

EP mapping systems

Imaging procedures

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole‑person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302‑bed medical center, emergency department and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Assists cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists with technical assistance and support. Recognizes normal and abnormal 12‑lead electrocardiograms and interprets recordings as they relate to heart disease such as bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, heart block, chamber enlargement and myocardial infarction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in radiological technology, nursing or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Two years' experience in an electrophysiology lab: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Radiologic Technologist (RT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI‑RCS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CCI‑RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI‑RCIS): Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS or HS‑BLS or RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs patient procedures, as described in department procedure manuals. Assists electrophysiologists with mapping, pacing, ablation, device implants and imaging procedures. Understands and communicates protocols utilized during an electrophysiology (EP) study and the procedures related to cardiac EP catheter placement when an arrhythmia is induced or during a spontaneous occurrence. Sets up rooms, according to protocols.
• Assists EP physicians in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and neurocardiogenic syncope through support of electrophysiologic evaluations, pacemaker insertion/replacements, ablation procedures, intracardiac echo, PVIs (pulmonary vein isolations), DFTs (Defibrillator Thresholds), and laser lead extractions. Supports physician in performance of tests, cardioversions, and TEEs. Ensures provision of sterile procedural area and works in conjunction with anesthesia and nursing staff to provide optimal patient care. Works directly with program director and hospital leadership to ensure quality data abstraction, ongoing process improvement, and accurate patient billing.
• Reviews special procedure requests to ensure proper examinations are performed.
• Completes paperwork and reviews and archives exams, as appropriate. Collaborates to ensure accurate charges and coding.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.