Cardiac Device Technician

HCA Healthcare • Overland Park, KS

95d • Remote

About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a Cardiac Device Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

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

• Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, RN or Medical Director, 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.
• Interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices (all CIED's) with minimal physician supervision.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Provide 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.
• Perform other related job functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED