Electrophysiology Technologist

Schedule

Full‑Time: 40 hours per week, 06:30 – 17:00 with late‑stay call requirement.

About the role

Provides technical support and assistance to the physician during electrophysiology procedures. Performs scrub, hemodynamic monitoring, stimming, and circulating with all electrophysiology procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgement in accordance with departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior to, during, and post‑procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant radiation safety.
• Monitors and assesses clinical status of the patient.
• Monitors and manages cardiovascular hemodynamics.
• Practices within the scope of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols when administering emergency care.
• Advises the patient‑care team and provides appropriate patient care.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the setup and operation of all equipment associated with cardiac electrophysiology procedures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Recognizes and resolves equipment problems and discrepancies.
• Anticipates patient needs and concerns and communicates the appropriate care needed.
• Exhibits professional judgement and critical thinking.
• Scrubs in and assists physicians with procedures when necessary.
• Circulates within the procedure room and procures equipment required for each procedure.
• Operates the cardiac stimulator proficiently and independently for ablation procedures.
• Assumes late‑call responsibilities as required.
• Follows radiation safety policies dictated by the NRC and York Hospital’s Radiation Safety Committee.
• Properly handles and processes electronic record data and images in each respective system.
• Performs tasks and duties in the prep and recovery areas of the department.
• Attains Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification within three years of hire.

Common expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan of the assigned patient population.
• Assesses and interprets age‑specific patient data and provides appropriate treatment.
• Provides direct patient care to assigned age group(s).
• Complies with all applicable safety regulations and participates in safety education programs and root‑cause analyses.
• Maintains established policies, procedures, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection‑control standards.
• Enhances professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, and workshops.
• Delivers outstanding service, fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate program in a health science (e.g., cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Nurse) **or** an Associate’s degree in a health science field.
• Work experience: Less than 1 year of relevant experience; 1 year of electrophysiology and/or cath lab experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within 2 years of hire (required).
  • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist within 2 years of hire (required).
  • Registered Technologist‑Radiography (ARRT) within 2 years of hire (required).
  • Basic Life Support upon hire (required).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire (required).
• Courses and training: Degree from an accredited school of Cardiac Electrophysiology (preferred).
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Ability to function as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates principles of surgical asepsis.
  • Understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology.
  • Ability to read and interpret a 12‑lead EKG.
  • Ability to identify and manage lethal arrhythmias consistently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short‑term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

About us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout its continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on value‑based care, it includes more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award‑winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization’s Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and among the nation’s best. With a team of 23,000, WellSpan offers a range of services from wellness and employer solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

About the team

WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596‑bed acute‑care community teaching hospital employing nearly 5,000 people. It serves a diverse population of over 520,000 residents in York County and surrounding areas. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance (2022‑23) and accredited as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the hospital offers extensive clinical services, nine residency programs, six allied‑health schools, and more than 700 physicians and professionals. A major five‑year expansion will add an eight‑story surgical and critical‑care tower, expanding ICU capacity and state‑of‑the‑art surgical suites, positioning the facility among the top ten largest hospitals in Pennsylvania.