Cardiac Device Technician

HCA•Wichita, KS

39d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, RN or Medical Director, the Cardiac Device Technician will provide thorough, proficient interrogation and assist in the management of all patients with CIED (Cardiac Implantable Electrical Device) in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission. These include pacemakers, ICD's, ILR's and cardiac resynchronization devices. Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention. The outpatient setting requires the Device Technologist with a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care.

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 required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices (all CIED's) with minimal physician supervision.
Trouble shoot 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.
Provides implantable loop recorder post implant instructions to the patient and family and follow up outpatient monitoring.
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 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.
Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
Responsible for alignment of cardiac device billing and coding with current guidelines and industry standards to optimize reimbursement and operational success.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Performs other related job functions as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.