Electrophysiology Device Technician HOPD (1.0 FTE/Days)
About The Position
The Electrophysiology Device Technician is dedicated to electrophysiology-related devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and biventricular devices. The role develops broad knowledge of device manufacturers, functions, and emerging technologies. Serving as a liaison between physicians and patients, the technician collects and evaluates device data and prepares reports to determine follow-up requirements. The position reads EKGs and identifies abnormal findings; analyzes remote device reports and office-check data to determine follow-up requirements or whether provider review is needed; enters device information into tracking systems and produces reports; and summarizes remote device checks for final provider review. Under provider direction, the technician interrogates client devices and makes programming adjustments during in-office checks. The technician also develops knowledge of device vendors and programming requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
- Within one year, complete an ECG course or licensure, or industry online training covering cardiac physiology, disease and rhythms; pacing therapy; ICD therapy; cardiac resynchronization therapy; syncope and cardiac monitors; and temporary pacemakers.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Device Clinic Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technologist (CRAT) credential from a recognized device training school or industry.
- Associate degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or another related science.
- One year of remote device or electrophysiology experience.
Responsibilities
- Read EKGs, including identifying abnormal findings.
- Analyze data from remote device reports and office checks to determine patient follow-up requirements or the need for provider review.
- Enter device information into systems and produce related reports for providers.
- Read remote device checks and prepare summaries for final provider review.
- Interrogate client devices and make programming adjustments during in-office device checks, under provider direction.
- Develop a broad understanding of device vendors and device programming requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available on the company's career-site benefits section.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
