Cardiac Device Management Technician

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

74d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Management Technician (CDMT) is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms and rhythm EKG analysis accurately for all Pacemaker, ICD, ILR, & Lifevest patients. Responsible for following device protocols set by the Electrophysiologist based on industry standards related to interrogating, interpreting, and re-programming cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision. Remote evaluation of online information, retrieval and triage of that information, preparing full disclosure reports for physician evaluation and approval for entry to EMR. Additional monitoring duties may include telephone triage reviewing medical history, recording vital signs, and the ability to communicate critical events or findings to the physicians directly. Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Knowledge of all programmer equipment, standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities.
Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac medications.
Must be detail oriented and able to perform all job requirements in an independent environment.
Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Preferred
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Preferred
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) Preferred
Certified EKG Technician (CET) Preferred
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Preferred

Responsibilities

Required to interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices providing full disclosure reports for physicians approval and entry to EMR.
Monitor and evaluate critical cardiac rhythms and rhythm EKG analysis in-person and from remote transmissions based on global billing periods.
Monitor heart failure reports remotely for ICD and CRT devices monthly providing full disclosure reports to the cardiologist per notification protocol for approval and entry to EMR.
Evaluate remote alerts daily from all device websites, retrieval and triage of that information, preparing full disclosure reports for physician approval based on notification protocols.