Cardiology Device Technician

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

8d•$33 - $46

About The Position

Performs technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices under physician oversight. Manages device patients and their care, and implements treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. Performs basic device interrogation, programming adjustments as ordered, and troubleshooting of basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues. Responsible for remotely monitored patients and provides follow-up calls to each patient about the status of their device.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Prior experience in a cardiology, clinical support, or allied health setting with exposure to ECG/EKG testing, telemetry, rhythm recognition, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, or similar cardiac-related workflows.
Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythm recognition and ability to complete a competency evaluation or provide proof of rhythm recognition testing.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills.
In-depth knowledge, technical skills, and abilities to perform the technical aspects of the essential functions.
Attention to detail.
Ability to write legibly.

Responsibilities

Perform technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices under physician oversight.
Manage device patients and their care.
Implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other health care team members.
Perform basic device interrogation and programming adjustments per order.
Troubleshoot basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues.
Manage remotely monitored patients and provide follow-up calls about device status.