Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Student loan assistance

CME time/allowance

Hospital liability insurance

Retirement plans (pension & 401k)

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. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role covers EP clinic responsibilities and first assisting in EP lab procedures.

The position is a full-time role with 40 hours (4x10-hour shifts), no weekends or holidays, and requires active NP/PA certification and BLS/ACLS. Collaboration with cardiology and nursing staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant studies.
• Graduation from an approved NP/PA program with certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience in cardiology, Cath/EP lab, critical care, or procedural medicine preferred.
• Epic EMR experience is a plus; vascular access proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree

NP/PA program certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

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 insurance
• Retirement 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.