What are the responsibilities and job description for the Device Technician - Full-time, Dayshift position at Adventist Health?
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
Job Summary:
Maintains performance responsibility as an experienced/skilled practice technical clinician. Performs independently, with physician oversight, in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) devices. Manages device patients and care implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other device team members. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Cardiovascular experience: Preferred
- Training in pacemaker and device technology: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Assesses patients clinically for device/rhythm issues. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming as per protocol, or specific order. Troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device, and remote monitoring. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists with regulatory compliance.
- Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fuller (either in person or remotely) with full interrogation and identification of sub-optimal programming, abnormal findings and/or arrhythmias. Assists clinical staff and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Exercises independent judgment on moderately complex cases. Collaborates with team to ensure patient issues are addressed.
- Interprets patient's condition and abnormal technical/clinical findings and communicates in a timely manner to physician and/or appropriate healthcare team. Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new clinical services. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
- Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Assures accuracy in billing and scheduling for all device services. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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