Location: Charlotte, NC Shift: Full-Time | 36–40 hours per week plus call
Current schedule: 10-hour shifts, approximately 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Anticipated transition to 12-hour shifts, approximately 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Specialist IV to provide advanced procedural support within invasive cardiac and electrophysiology settings. This position may support adult Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab procedures, or a pediatric procedural setting encompassing both Cardiac Cath and EP.
This senior-level specialist assists physicians with complex cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, cardiac mapping, device programming, and other specialized EP functions. The Specialist IV also serves as a clinical resource and preceptor, helping train and support other team members.
Responsibilities
Assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures.
Perform scrub assistant, monitoring, and circulating responsibilities.
Set up and monitor EP recording systems and accurately label procedural recordings.
Display appropriate electrode combinations and measure cardiac cycle and interval lengths.
Recognize and promptly communicate significant clinical or electrophysiological changes to physicians.
Assist physicians with cardiac mapping, stimulation, and catheter insertion during EP procedures.
Program pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) before implantation.
Use a Pacemaker System Analyzer (PSA) to evaluate electrode lead signals and conductivity during procedures.
Confirm appropriate device operation following implantation and reprogram cardiac devices for procedures when necessary.
Assist with defibrillator deactivation for surgical procedures according to established protocols and physician direction.
Administer medications under direct physician supervision.
Monitor patients and respond rapidly to changes in clinical condition.
Calculate, interpret, and analyze clinical and procedural data.
Maintain accurate patient and procedural documentation.
Participate in performance and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with developing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Provide education and training to new cardiovascular and electrophysiology staff.
Serve as a preceptor and clinical resource for other team members.
Participate in departmental education, committees, and governance activities.
Qualifications / Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited program in Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary Technology, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, or a related clinical field.