Cardiac Device Technician

INTERCOASTAL MEDICAL GROUP• Sarasota, FL, US, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician will perform arrhythmia analysis and interpretation of ECG data recorded by implanted cardiac loop recorders. This is a Full-Time position, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, located at 3333 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion ECG/Arrhythmia Interpretation Course
Certificate of Completion ECG/Arrhythmia Interpretation Course
Minimum of 2 years of experience performing cardiac rhythm interpretation in a cardiology practice, hospital setting and/or cardiac remote monitoring company.
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis.
Ability to comply with healthcare privacy regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Technical skills daily to analyze ECG data.
Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting device data and identifying potential issues that may affect device performance or patient safety.
Effective communication skills are used to educate patients and collaborate with cardiologists and nursing staff, facilitating seamless care coordination.
Attention to detail is critical when maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulatory standards, which helps ensure compliance and quality assurance.
Proficiency with specialized software and remote monitoring tools enables the technician to provide timely interventions and support continuous patient monitoring.

Nice To Haves

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and healthcare compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Utilization of R360 (Cardiac Device Clinic software database).
Analyze and interpret implanted loop recorder rhythm strips.
Report critical rhythm abnormalities or urgent findings to medical staff and/or device clinic manager per established notification protocol.
Prepare and process monthly billable loop recorder summary reports (includes but not limited to scheduling future transmissions, reviewal of prior billing date of service).
Contact patients via telephone when necessary to secure missing transmitted data or follow-up transmissions.
Perform device interrogations and programming for pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and other cardiac devices.
Assist cardiologists during device implantation procedures by providing technical support and ensuring device functionality.
Conduct routine follow-up evaluations and troubleshooting of cardiac devices to detect and resolve any malfunctions or irregularities.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of device data, patient interactions, and procedural outcomes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Educate patients and healthcare staff on device operation, care, and monitoring protocols to promote optimal device performance and patient safety.
Apply Holter monitors as needed (includes but not limited to completing the necessary monitor registration, patient education on the proper us of the Holter monitor and answer patient questions related to the Holter monitor as needed).
Assist with the management of disconnected implantable remote monitors (includes but not limited to reviewing vendor websites for newly disconnected monitors, contacting patients via telephone and assisting the patient in the reconnection of the remote monitor, appropriate documentation of all attempts to restore remote monitor connection).