Device Tech - Cardiovascular Med Cl HC1 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Electrophysiology Device Tech works with cardiologists to monitor and program device patients. The role evaluates and optimizes programming for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. It includes remote monitoring of applicable patients via the Internet, pre-operative and post-operative patient care, and ongoing management and evaluation of inpatients with devices as applicable. The Device Tech also assists with training cardiology fellows in the device clinic and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a Device Tech; combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment essential to the related areas.
• Knowledge of hospital radiology techniques, theory, and procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices, techniques and pressures, basic analysis, and emergency protocols.
• Familiarity with EP equipment and troubleshooting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration (required within LA City only).

Nice To Haves

• Specialized or technical training.
• Completion of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology (CEPT) Program.
• Experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (IBHRE) certification or equivalent credential validated and approved by the USC Electrophysiology Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize programming for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices.
• Check battery status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, and assess appropriate magnet rates for implanted pacemakers and AICDs.
• Check and interpret event log books; identify lead failures and appropriate versus inappropriate AICD shocks.
• Program or reprogram devices based on interrogated data, turn AICD shock therapy on or off, reprogram LV leads to avoid diaphragmatic stimulation, and interpret histograms to program rate response.
• Provide remote monitoring for applicable device patients via the Internet.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and ongoing management and evaluation of inpatients with devices, as applicable.
• Assist in training cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED