Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an EP Ablation Specialist to support complex ablation procedures and mapping. The role involves scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring during procedures and providing expertise in EP data interpretation and mapping techniques.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years' full-time experience in diagnostic and interventional EP, with RCES or IBHRE certification and BLS/ACLS in time for hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (2 years).
• Graduate of a CVT or EPT program.
• Minimum three (3) years full-time work experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology.
• Current RCES certification required or must obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire OR IBHRE certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within three (3) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of complex ablation procedures and interpret EP data and intracardiac measurements.
• Function as 1st assistant during ablation procedures and device implants (pacemakers and ICDs).
• Scrub, circulate and monitor/record during EP procedures.
• Act as a resource to staff regarding ablative and mapping procedures.
• Maintain minimum five years full-time experience in diagnostic and interventional EP.

Skills

EP procedures

3-D mapping

Scrubbing and circulating

Intracardiac data interpretation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

CVT or EPT program graduate

RCES/IBHRE certification (required or within 3 months)

BLS and ACLS certifications within 3 months

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Day

Hours: 10

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible to assist in the performance of complex ablation procedures including the gathering of and assisting in the interpretation of EP specific clinical data and intracardiac measurements (i.e. electrograms and 3-D mapping); functioning in the 1st assistant role during ablation procedures and device implants (pacemakers and ICDs); and acting as a resource to other staff regarding ablative and mapping procedures. The EP Ablation Specialist is responsible for assisting the physician(s) with all diagnostic and complex interventional adult Electrophysiology procedures. Primary clinical roles include scrubbing, circulating and monitoring/recording. The EP Ablation Specialist will possess a minimum five (5) years full-time work experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (2 years).
• Graduate of a CVT or EPT program.
• Minimum three (3) years full-time work experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology.
• Current RCES certification required or must obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire OR IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within three (3) months from date of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• PALS certification preferred; if not certified, certification must be completed within six (6) months from date of hire.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained