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

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 7,033,000 - 10,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center’s Cardiac Cath Lab seeks an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to oversee operations across multiple EP procedure rooms, including two hybrid labs. The role requires leadership and EP lab experience in a high-acuity setting to support a growing program.

The position involves coordinating, budgeting, and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for adult patient care in a large cardiology program in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing or related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS are required.
• If RN, license in the applicable state is required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide a smooth, cost-efficient operation.
• Develops systems to monitor quality, safety, and appropriateness of care and services.
• Participates in planning and implementing changes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Uses a system-based approach to coordinate unit functions and adapt to rapid changes in healthcare technology.
• Delegates effectively and holds team members accountable for quality and outcomes.
• Contributes to annual operating budget development and manages results.
• Assists in capital equipment justifications and recommendations.
• Ensures competency and acts as a mentor to teammates.
• Ensures compliance with Nursing Practice Act, regulations, and internal policies.
• Recruits, orients, and supervises clinical, technical, and administrative staff.
• Assists in policy development reflecting current practice and literature.
• Manages patient and family coordination and service recovery.
• Maintains equipment maintenance records and coordinates with Clinical Engineering.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Accredited cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary tech or nursing program

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:

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 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? It’s 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