Cardiac Device Technician I - Cardiology-General
About The Position
Cardiac Device Technician l works under the general supervision of the practice supervisor and under the clinical supervision of the physician(s) or Advanced Practice Provider(s) to provide thorough, proficient pacemaker, implantable loop, and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) interrogation and re-programming to cardiac device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary education or clinical certification (i.e. Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Emergency Medical Technician, and Registered Cardiovascular Technician) required.
- Successful completion within 18 months of a full cardiac device educational program (such as Arrhythmia Technologies Institute or Prep MD) or 5 years patient care experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemaker and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICD) (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Abbott) required.
- Successful completion of the CVPH basic rhythm class is required prior to hire. External candidates may meet this requirement by testing out.
- Successful completion of complex rhythm recognition class required.
- AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal
Nice To Haves
- Telemetry experience preferred.
- One (1) year or more of clinical experience as a Cardiac Device Technician and/or as a Remote Monitor Technician preferred.
- On the job training may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
