Your career as an EP tech offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, where you'll be at the forefront of groundbreaking procedures and technologies in cardiac care. Traveling as an EP tech offers even more perks. You get to do a job you love, feel fulfilled at each day's end, explore new cities and spaces, and of course, make some pretty great cash.
Interested in traveling as an EP tech? Browse travel EP tech jobs at outstanding facilities across the country and find your fit.
An electrophysiology technologist (EP tech) plays an instrumental role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart rhythm disorders. They work with patients who have heart rhythm problems, and use medical equipment to examine the heart’s electrical activity. This allows them to determine the best treatment plan for each individual patient. EP techs work closely with a medical team, including electrophysiologists, nurses, and other medical staff, ensuring seamless patient care, which requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Prepare patients for the electrophysiology procedures including explaining the procedure, attaching electrodes to the patient's chest, and connecting the electrodes to the EKG machine
Set up and operate the complex electrophysiology equipment, including EKG machines, pacemakers, and defibrillators
Assist physicians during procedures, such as catheter ablations, device implantations, and electrophysiology studies
Monitor the patient's vital signs and EKG readings, alerting the physician to any unusual or dangerous rhythms
Maintain accurate records of the procedures, including the patient's condition, the equipment used, and any complications that occurred
Ensure the maintenance and sterilization of electrophysiology equipment, adhering to strict cleanliness and safety guidelines
With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.
Travel techs are the backbone of medical traveling. Pay transparency means you can see what you'll actually get paid before you even apply.
Level-up, traveler. Get your state licenses and travel nurse requirements reimbursed.
Travel EP techs qualify for a weekly, tax-free per diem that can help you cover the cost of moving, like your transportation, meals, and other expenses.
See new spaces. See new faces. Grow and learn in your nursing career as you grow and learn in various cities all over the country.
Being a travel EP tech can help you achieve the career you’ve always wanted, but what if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications you don’t have? No biggie. Your tech training, licensing, and certifications that will help you achieve your career goals are covered with financial assistance.
In order to be a traveling medical professional, you need to be compliant in the states where you want to work. It sounds harder than it really is. You’ll get the support and certifications you need in your correlating specialty (or modality). Compliance experts work with your recruiter and the facility to make sure that you have all the relevant credentials required to work travel EP tech jobs.
Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty.
The three parts of compliance
Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations
Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses
Testing: Certifications, online training, and workplace safety exams
