Cardiac Device Technician / Device Clinic

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$31 - $37

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Technician is an allied healthcare professional working in outpatient and inpatient settings under the direction of an RN or Arrhythmia Device Engineer. The technician analyzes and reprograms various brands of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, safely adjusting device settings to evaluate underlying heart rhythms and device function and to maintain proper device operation. After an initial clinic preceptorship, the technician is expected to progress to troubleshooting device issues for hospitalized patients, including independent MRI and perioperative device management. The role applies technical knowledge of cardiac device function to patient care, including identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, reviewing medical histories and medications, and reporting device findings to physicians and other relevant healthcare professionals. The technician also communicates with patients and vendors to support enrollment, troubleshooting, equipment orders, remote connectivity, and continuity of care.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Successful completion of a nursing tech or cardiovascular technologist program.
Successful completion of a full Cardiac Device Educational Program, such as Arrhythmia Technologies Institute or PrepMD, or two years of patient care experience including some exposure to implantable cardiac devices and their programming and complex arrhythmia recognition.
Ability to analyze and reprogram implantable pacemakers and defibrillators and safely adjust device settings.
Ability to identify arrhythmias, assess symptoms, review patient medical histories and medications, and communicate device findings to healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited school may be considered in lieu of Cardiac Device Educational training or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reprogram various brands of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators.
Adjust cardiac implantable device settings safely and efficiently to evaluate underlying heart rhythms and device function and maintain proper device operation.
After initial clinic preceptorship, troubleshoot device issues for hospitalized inpatients, including independent MRI and perioperative device management.
Apply knowledge of cardiac device function to patient care, including identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, and reviewing medical histories and medications.
Report cardiac device findings to physicians and pertinent allied healthcare professionals.
Communicate with patients and vendors to assist with enrollment, troubleshooting, and equipment ordering to ensure remote connectivity and continuity of care.