Cardiac Device Technician, Cardiology
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites. The Elfers Cardiovascular Center is located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street, 2nd floor, in Newton, MA). Our team provides a wide range of outpatient care for patients who have a high risk of heart disease. We provide diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care. This is a full-time, 40-hour role expected to be onsite Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm. The Cardiac Device Technician will partner with our experienced team performing a variety of patient care and technical duties in the in-patient setting and in our outpatient Cardiac Device Clinics. The Tech will perform comprehensive pacemaker and defibrillator checks, monitor loop recorders, and analyze and interpret device data to support patient care. Responsibilities may also include follow-up of patients participating in research studies and clinical trials in Cardiac device therapy utilizing new therapies and devices. Job Summary Summary Responsible for specializing in the implantation and management of pacemakers. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Completion of a Pacemaker Technician training program or equivalent work experience.
- 1-2 years required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for pacemaker implantation by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
- Assist the physician during the pacemaker implantation procedure.
- Program the pacemaker and adjusting its settings as needed.
- Monitor patients after pacemaker implantation to ensure that the device is functioning properly and that the patient is not experiencing any complications.
- Educate patients on the proper care and maintenance of their pacemakers.
- Troubleshoot and repair pacemakers as needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of each patient's pacemaker implantation and management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
