Electrophysiology Device Technician HOPD (1.0 FTE/Days)
About The Position
The Electrophysiology (EP) Device Technician specializes in EP-related technological devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and biventricular devices. The role develops broad knowledge of EP devices, their manufacturers and functions, and emerging technologies. The technician serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, collects and evaluates device data, and prepares reports to determine follow-up requirements. The position reads EKGs and identifies abnormal findings; analyzes data from remote device reports and office checks to determine patient follow-up requirements or the need for provider review; enters device information into systems and produces reports for providers; and prepares summaries of remote device checks for final provider review. It also involves interrogating client devices and making programming adjustments for in-office checks under provider direction, while developing understanding of device vendors and programming requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
- Complete the specified industry online training academy within one year, covering cardiac physiology, disease and rhythms; pacing therapy; ICD therapy; cardiac resynchronization therapy; syncope and cardiac monitors; and temporary pacemakers.
- Travel is required never or rarely.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Device Clinic Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technologist (CRAT) credential from a recognized device training school or industry.
- Associate's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or another related science field.
- 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, under provider direction, for in-office device checks.
- Develop a broad understanding of device vendors and device programming requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
