Manager, Cardiac Invasive Technical Operations - Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 7,033,000 - 10,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to oversee technical operations across multiple EP procedure rooms in a high-acuity program.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, manage equipment and budget, mentor staff, and coordinate with Clinical Engineering and Risk Management to maintain patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Two years of high-acuity EP lab experience and leadership experience.
• Ability to promote an atmosphere conducive to learning and teamwork.
• Strong communication and professional image; regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide a smooth operation.
• Develops systems to monitor quality, safety and outcomes.
• Leads recruitment, training, and performance in the EP lab.
• Oversees budgeting, capital equipment needs and justifications.
• Ensures regulatory and Nursing Practice Act compliance where applicable.
• Mentors staff and collaborates with Clinical Engineering and Risk Management.

Skills

EP Lab Experience

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accredited Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary tech or Nursing program

BLS and ACLS

RN license as applicable state

Job description

Department

36918 Carolinas Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Full time - 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday with occasional weekend team rounding
• Primarily day shift - one day per week stay later to check on later department operations
• No holiday hours

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and also an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

CMC's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

is seeking an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to oversee technical operations across three to four Electrophysiology Procedure Rooms. This eight-room invasive cardiology procedural area includes two hybrid labs and is one of Charlotte’s largest and highest-acuity invasive cardiology programs. The team operates three electrophysiology labs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and four on Wednesday, serving adult patients exclusively. Procedures include electrophysiology studies; catheter ablations using pulsed field, radiofrequency, and cryoablation technologies; concomitant Watchman procedures for atrial fibrillation; cardioversions; loop recorder implants; device and laser lead extractions; and implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, biventricular devices, and leadless systems such as Micra and Aveir. In 2026, the program introduced a seven-day electrophysiology care model, including weekend services, to expand patient access. Qualified candidates will have at least two years of high-acuity EP lab experience and a minimum of one year of leadership experience.

Essential Functions

• Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide for a smooth cost-efficient operation.
• Develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety and appropriateness of care and services provided.
• Participates with the team to assess, plan, and implement changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Uses a system-based approach, participates in the coordination of all unit functions to provide for a smooth, integrated operation that evolves in response to rapid changes in healthcare technology.
• Delegates effectively and holds team members accountable for quality and clinical outcomes.
• Participates in the development of the annual operating budget and manages results, makes appropriate corrective adjustments in areas under control, explains variances.
• Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations.
• Ensures team member competency, acts as a mentor and demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
• Ensures that unit operations and nurses are in compliance as appropriate with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory agency standards, and policies and procedures as defined by the System.
• Recruits and retains qualified team members; interviews, selects, orients, on boards and supervises clinical, technical and administrative team members.
• Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards reflective of current practice/literature.
• Manages patient and family coordination and concerns. Performs Service Recovery as appropriate.
• Maintains departmental equipment maintenance records. Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for equipment preventive maintenance.
• Oversees Risk Management coordination and failed medical device analysis, including product safety recall management.

Physical Requirements

Intermittent to rapid pace with high pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged concentration and critical thinking. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English is essential. Intact sense of sight, hearing, touch, manual dexterity, good eye hand coordination. Standing and walking while wearing 10-20 lbs. lead radiation protection aprons. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Potential exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined work area. Travel required to facilities. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing or related field required. Bachelor's Degree required. Current BLS and ACLS required. If Registered Nurse, license in the State of applicable state required. Possesses the ability to promote an atmosphere conducive to adult learning. Excellent communication skills and a professional image. Computer skills preferred.

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.