ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY RN

French Hospital Medical Center, located in San Luis Obispo, California, has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac, orthopedic, and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland, Forbes, and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education, resources, and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here to www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As an Electrophysiology Specialist, you will be a central figure performing complex electrophysiology studies and related cardiac procedures, meticulously operating specialized equipment to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias. You will play a vital role in providing critical diagnostic information and therapeutic interventions that directly impact patient outcomes.

Every day, you will expertly prepare patients for invasive EP procedures, operate advanced mapping systems, conduct device interrogations, and assist electrophysiologists with ablations and implants. You will also monitor patient vitals, interpret ECGs and electrograms, maintain detailed records, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols within the cardiac cath lab.

To be successful in this role, you will combine nationally recognized certification (RCES, RCIS or equivalent), extensive EP experience, and a profound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmia recognition. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment delivering advanced cardiac care.

• Assist in performing electrophysiology procedures, including cardiac ablation, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), cardioversion, tilt table testing, and device implants under physician supervision.
• Support the physician with complex pacing protocols and 3-D mapping during cardiac ablation procedures to identify and target arrhythmia mechanisms and origins.
• Demonstrate expertise as a scrub during electrophysiology (EP) and device implant cases.
• Contribute to departmental goals and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely verification, correction, and retrieval of procedure-related information, including charges, orders, and PACS entries.
• Collaborate with EP technicians and the Assistant Nurse Manager to coordinate scheduling, staff orientation, and cross-training efforts. Serve as a resource and mentor for students and new staff members.

Required

• Current experience as an RN in an Electrophysiology Lab
• Registered Nurse: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS

Preferred

• 2+ years of EP experience
• Registered Cardiac Electr (RCES) within 24 - months