Cardiac Device Technician I - Heart & Vascular, Full-Time, Day

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Device Technician I for their DCAM-Hyde Park clinic, working with the Heart & Vascular teams. This is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the individual to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the direct supervision of an attending physician, the Cardiac Device Technician assists in providing care to patients requiring a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac rhythm devices. Duties include, but are not limited to, evaluation and reprogramming of implantable pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders, as well as ambulatory and remote monitoring. The role involves providing care to both inpatients and outpatients and requires adequate knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and cardiac rhythms to perform related cardiac procedures.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in device interrogation and in a cardiovascular medicine clinic
• A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system required
• Proven visual acuity, manual dexterity and accuracy required
• Independent judgment and initiative required in order to utilize the specialized equipment involved and work within a complex organizational structure
• Experience in all modalities of device interrogation formats
• Experience in EKG identification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Nice To Haves

• Certified Cardiology Device Specialist (CCDS) or working towards accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the interrogation and programming of pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices for a complex and diverse cardiovascular patient population
• Identifies and seeks appropriate therapy for basic and complex arrhythmias and device malfunction
• Manages remote device interrogations
• Responsible for patient follow up and care coordination
• Communicates findings to providers and other staff members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees