Cardiac Device Specialist / SEIU-E

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Analyzes and interrogates pacemakers, ICDs and implantable loop recorders across the cardiology practices. Supports the telemonitoring program by reviewing the data and maintaining software application. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment. (20%) Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs. (20%) Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks. (15%) Is responsible for all data through software application (15%) Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician. (10%) Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients. (10%) Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's. (5%) Performs EKGs as needed. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Associates degree and one or more years related experience and training BLS certification 1 year experience as a Senior Monitor technician Preferred 1 year in electrophysiology field Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree and one or more years related experience and training
• BLS certification
• 1 year experience as a Senior Monitor technician

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in electrophysiology field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment.
• Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs.
• Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks.
• Is responsible for all data through software application
• Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician.
• Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients.
• Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's.
• Performs EKGs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree