Cardiac Device Technician

Position Summary:

Performs CIED interrogations and programming, rhythm strips, signal averages, transcription of EKGs and other related examinations according to established standards. Practices at a high technical level and must have basic knowledge to identify and classify cardiac rhythms independent of computerized interpretation.

Key duties include:

· Interrogates, reprograms, and performs function analysis of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) programming per physician orders and under supervision of Physician or mid-level provider as an NP or PA.

· Conducts analysis in the acute (laboratory) and chronic threshold testing.

· Performs clinical analysis of permanent pacemakers and ICD patients in the clinic and remotely.

· Efficient working knowledge in cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.

· Performs initial interrogation, threshold testing, review clinical diagnostics, perform reprogramming and print final report for physician review.

· Documents in the Specialized Clinics flow sheet within EHR, using the assigned physician's standard.

· Relays physician recommendations to the patients related to device adjustments.

· Coordinates and arranges alternative, device interrogations such as ELA and Biotronik. Enters orders in EMR per Orders Management protocol.

· Provides support and coverage for the Cardiac Monitoring Center as needed.

· Coordinates all home-based remote monitoring programs and analysis rooms device patients and/or office visits for the CIED APP/Physicians.

· Performs serial reprogramming of devices during Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy clinic.

· Demonstrates an ongoing competency in Device electrocardiograph monitoring, device scanning, analysis and report generation for physician review.

· Knowledge of concepts related to the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) interrogation and function analysis.

· Conducts or performs ICD reprogramming per physician order.

Qualifications

· Minimum two (2) years in Cardiac Device experience or equivalent years of CIED industry experience.

· Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmission.

· Knowledge of Cardiovascular terminology.

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficient use of keyboard.

· Actively stays up to date in device management and trends in technology related to device management.

· Excellent communication and patient skills.

· Self-motivated and able to work well independently.

Education

· High School Diploma or Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular or Allied Health Training program required.

License, Certification, Registration

· CRAT credential/certification preferred. In lieu of credential, candidate may have a minimum three (3) years of experience in a CIED clinic with one (1) year of experience having been within the past three (3) years AND must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

· Certification from a recognized Cardiac Device Training School OR experience reviewing and managing remote device transmission.

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person