Clinic Device Technologist

Norman Regional Health System•Norman, OK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves interrogating and programming pacemakers (including ICDs, Bi-Ventricular pacemakers, Halter monitors, and loop recorders) for clinic patients. The technologist will also complete remote interrogations, process wearable cardiac defibrillator remote transmissions, and forward reports to the cardiologist. Responsibilities include providing coverage to all pacemaker clinic locations, recognizing abnormalities and end-of-service indications, notifying cardiologists, and assisting with scheduling follow-ups or replacements. The role also requires effective collaboration with hospital staff, cardiologists, and office staff, as well as a commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Requirements

Associates degree in a healthcare field minimum or a degree may be substituted with 5 years direct (CIED) Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device experience.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in cardiology or electrophysiology.
BLS and ALS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Knowledge of billing and scheduling systems.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files, records and other office procedures and terminology.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely, read understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited paramedic, electrophysiology, or registered nurse program preferred.
Graduate from a Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Program.
Certified Cardiographer Technician (CCT) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Past experience with interrogation and programming pacemakers, recorders or ICD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interrogate and program pacemakers (ICDs, Bi-Ventricular pacemakers, Halter monitors, and loop recorders) for clinic patients.
Complete remote interrogation of pacemakers and forward reports to the cardiologist.
Process wearable cardiac defibrillator remote transmissions and forward reports to the cardiologist team.
Provide coverage as needed to all pacemaker clinic locations, including rural clinics.
Recognize abnormalities, malfunctions, and end-of-service indications.
Notify cardiologist and assist in scheduling patients for follow-up or replacement.
Work effectively with hospital and cardiologists and office staff.
Assume responsibility for continued professional growth and development and continuing self-improvement.