Cardiac Device Technichian - Up to $85,000

MASC Medical•Everglades City, FL

17h•$85,000

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Technician will provide thorough, competent interrogations and reprogramming of cardiac devices implanted in patients, including, but not limited to Pacemakers, Implantable Loop Recorders, and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators. This will include checks done in office as well as remotely monitored patients. They will do initial interrogations, report generation, and documentation in the EMR, as well as bring acute/urgent issues to the attention of the physicians or APP’s. Also input charges into the billing software. Work with other Cardiac Device Technicians to ensure alert thresholds and protocols remain current in the Device Clinic(s).

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience with checking devices in the industry, such as Biotronics, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, Medtronics, Sorin, etc
One year experience with managing remote device transmissions and remote monitoring downloading of data and transferring to the EMR from Biotronics, CareLink, Latitude, and Merlin systems.
Associate’s Degree or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.

Responsibilities

Performs device interrogation, interpretation, and reprograms cardiac devices using established protocols set by physicians, working independently.
Performs device interrogation on critical devices and troubleshoots issues and immediately takes steps to resolve problems, working with physician as needed.
Documents device analysis using the EMR and works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize the device for the patient’s condition.
Notifies the physician or practice manager of the Cardiac Device Technicians of non-routine issues that need to be addressed promptly.
Educate patients and families on the device with regards to what to expect with a device, follow-up care, monitoring, what to do in an emergency, and expectations of the Device Clinic.
Communicate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, co-workers, and managers as the condition of the patient changes or the device changes.