About the position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Cardiac Device Technician position involves working 4 x 10's from 7:00am to 5:30pm. This role requires in-depth knowledge of cardiac rhythm management, cardiac devices, and cardiovascular physiology. The technician will provide in-clinic testing and evaluation of data for cardiac patients with implantable devices, utilizing clinical and software application knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provides in-clinic testing and evaluation of data for cardiac patients with implantable devices.
- Performs technical duties including pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator in-clinic testing for proper thresholds, sensing, and impedance.
- Interprets data and ensures proper programming of devices.
- Monitors alerts daily and provides ongoing monitoring and follow-up for patients.
- Manages and analyzes data in the electronic database, maintaining data integrity.
- Compiles patient history and prepares patients for procedures, providing patient education.
- Oversees appropriate pacemaker/ICD patient follow-up based on established guidelines.
- Collects diagnostic testing data and presents abnormal results to licensed providers.
- Performs and is proficient in pacemaker/ICD intra-cardiac interpretation on various manufacturers’ equipment.
- Evaluates pacemaker and defibrillator function through various testing methods.
- Assists providers with implanting telemetry devices and prepares necessary equipment.
- Manages multiple web-based patient care networks for daily analysis of scheduled and alert data.
- Interacts with patients to educate them about their implantable home monitoring device.
- Performs duties of Holter Analyst, CVT I, and CVT II as assigned.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives as directed by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification.
- Some cardiology experience is preferred.
- Basic ECG interpretation and rhythm analysis skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer service focused.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular medical terminology.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong computer skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
- Support for achieving a healthy and balanced life.
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
