Cardiac Device Technician- VP Electrophys, Paramus

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

4d•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform in-clinic and remote interrogations of pacemakers, ICDs, and other cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Analyze and interpret device data to assess performance, battery life, and arrhythmia detection. Educate patients and families on device management, precautions, and follow-up care. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations. Additional monitoring duties may include telephone triage, reviewing medical history, recording vital signs, and the ability to communicate critical events or findings to physicians directly. Troubleshoot remote monitor and device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution. Able to identify critical cardiac rhythms and rhythm EKG analysis with proficiency and evaluation for notification criteria and optimal settings for devices. Schedule device interrogation appointments correctly based on global periods to support safe device follow up care. Ensure all charges are entered accurately daily to include correct diagnoses codes. Meet quality and performance standards. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required unless a minimum of 3 years existing experience as a Device Technician.
Successful completion of a Device Technician training course preferred.
Current experience as a Device Technician or successful completion of training as a Device Technician required.
Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing working environment related to changing patient needs.
Ability to work cooperatively within the Practice and with patients, family members, co-workers.
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively problem-solve.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw interpret bar graphs.
Demonstrates knowledge of Database software, Internet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Device Technician training course preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform in-clinic and remote interrogations of pacemakers, ICDs, and other cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).
Analyze and interpret device data to assess performance, battery life, and arrhythmia detection.
Educate patients and families on device management, precautions, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Additional monitoring duties may include telephone triage, reviewing medical history, recording vital signs, and the ability to communicate critical events or findings to physicians directly.
Troubleshoot remote monitor and device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
Able to identify critical cardiac rhythms and rhythm EKG analysis with proficiency and evaluation for notification criteria and optimal settings for devices.
Schedule device interrogation appointments correctly based on global periods to support safe device follow up care.
Ensure all charges are entered accurately daily to include correct diagnoses codes.
Meet quality and performance standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision
Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities