Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze device function, including review of device parameters, testing of sensing/capture thresholds for each lead, assessing lead integrity and battery status. Independently program device based on findings of above.
• Perform full interrogations and make necessary programming changes to all implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, biventricular devices, and loop recorders from all utilized device manufacturers.
• Interpret device data and reports all pertinent clinical or device related findings to the physicians. This includes but is not limited to arrhythmia episodes, correlating these episodes with symptoms, lead functionality, and battery life.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all newly implanted devices and all device interrogations.
• Educate patients regarding appropriate follow up schedules, remote monitoring and general device information and rhythm.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
• Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
• Short and long term disability programs
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401a and 403b retirement programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Two years previous experience as a Cardiovascular Technician, specifically related to analysis of transient arrhythmia monitoring, required.

• Five years experience as a Cardiovascular Technician preferred.

• Certified by nationally recognized cardiology/electrophysiology organization preferred. Completion of specialized training in cardiovascular disease; Working knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and basic ECG interpretation; previous experience as a Cardiovascular Technician; Demonstrated literacy in the use of personal computers and Windows applications including EMR; Current BLS and ACLS

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.