Cardiac Device Technician PRN

HCA • Asheville, NC

67d

About The Position

Asheville Cardiology Associates is seeking a Cardiac Device Technician PRN to join their team. This position offers a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting critical device issues, collaborating with healthcare professionals, educating patients about their devices, and managing remote monitoring platforms. The role requires travel to regional or satellite offices for device clinics and maintaining good communication within the department.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year Cardiology experience required working in a clinical practice in the area of Cardiology/Cardiovascular/Cardiac Sciences with direct patient care experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and ICD's (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Abbott/St. Jude) OR cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school such as ATI or PrepMD preferred.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin) preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Certification of completion from an approved cardiac device technical school (such as ATI or Prep MD) or program preferred OR educational/clinical experience to qualify for Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS) from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) within two years of hire strongly encouraged and preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school such as ATI or PrepMD.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
• Collaborate with EP nurses, physicians, vendor representatives, and non-physicians with direct patient care, device status, and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review.
• Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.
• Enrollment, scheduling, education, and maintenance of patients in various remote monitoring platforms (Carelink, Latitude, Merlin, and Biotronik).
• Schedule patients for device appointment follow-up in EMR and remote website. Immediately contact 'no show' patients to ensure they are re-scheduled.
• Consistently travel to regional or satellite offices for assigned device clinics.
• Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.
• Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees