Cardiac Device Technician

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cardiac Device Technician with Asheville Cardiology Associates you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Asheville Cardiology Associates, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Asheville Cardiology Assoc family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Cardiac Device Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming to Cardiac Device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission. Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention.  

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 

 Interrogate, interpret, and re-program Cardiac Devices with minimal physician supervision. 

 Trouble shoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution. 

 Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review. 

 Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol. 

 Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation. 

 Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website. Immediately contact “no show” patients to ensure they are re-scheduled. 

 Assist EP nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching. 

 Consistently travel to regional offices for assigned device clinics. 

 Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships. 

 Serve as resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services. 

 Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues. 

 Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies. 

 Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. 

EDUCATION: 

 Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

 Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemaker and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude) OR Cardiac Device technology certification from a recognized device training school. 

 Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin). 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

 Current BLS certification preferred.  

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Cardiac Device Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.