Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Student loan assistance

CME time

Hospital liability insurance

Retirement plans (pension and 401-k)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab team. The role combines EP clinic responsibilities with first assisting in EP lab procedures, delivering safe, efficient patient care.

The Advanced Practice Provider will collaborate with cardiologists and clinical teams, perform pre- and post-procedure activities, and document in Epic EMR to support excellent cardiovascular care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an NP or PA program and certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Cardiology/cath lab or critical care experience preferred.
• Proficiency in vascular access strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procedure EP patient consultations in the clinic, including histories and orders.
• Provide vascular access and serve as first assist during EP lab procedures.
• Manage post-procedure follow-ups and wound checks in clinic.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff, and procedural teams to optimize care.
• Document assessments and interventions in the Epic EMR system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education.
• Assist with post-procedure care coordination.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Vascular access proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or PA program

Certification as NP or PA

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Hiring Range: $127,587.20 - $160,763.20 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center Department: Department of Medicine Specialty: Cardiology - Electrophysiology Schedule: 40 hours (4 10-hour shifts) No weekends or holidays.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Lab team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role is essential for delivering safe, efficient care to patients undergoing EP procedures. This full-time role involves both EP clinic responsibilities and first assisting in EP lab procedures.

Key Highlights

• Conduct pre-procedure EP patient consultations in the clinic, including obtaining histories and ordering studies, labs, and diagnostics.
• Manage post-procedure follow-ups and wound checks in clinic.
• Perform detailed chart reviews to assess patient readiness and identify clinical concerns before procedures.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and procedural teams to optimize patient care and procedural planning.
• Provide vascular access (arterial and/or venous) and serve as first assist during EP lab procedures, adhering to scope of practice and protocols.
• Document assessments, interventions, and communications in the Epic EMR system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education to promote best practices in cardiovascular care.
• Assist with post-procedure care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Provider experience in cardiology, especially in Cath/EP lab, critical care, or procedural medicine preferred.
• Proficiency in vascular access techniques strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Student Loan Education Assistance Program
• Practice Allowance/CME time
• Hospital liability insuranceRetirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
• Relocation assistance if applicable

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.