What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Device Technician - Arrhythmia Services position at Florida Heart Associates?
GENERAL DUTIES: Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and ICD interrogation and reprogramming to cardiac device patients in person. Responsible for device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or mid-level practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires minimal exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision
- Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
- Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review.
- Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocols.
- Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.
- Recommend and schedule appropriate follow up for ongoing device management in EMR and remote websites.
- Assist nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching.
- Serve as a resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.
- Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
- Ensure device clinic rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies and reorder/restock accordingly.
- Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intradepartmental communication.
Continued…..
- Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
- Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations and certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervising manager.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize duties
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Knowledge of medical ethics and HIPAA guidelines
- Skill in maintaining department quality assurance
- Ability to maintain quality standards
- Ability to reactive calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and patients
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology (Associates degree or higher).
EXPERIENCE: ATI/Prep MD certification or a minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular devices and ILRs or cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school. Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- cardiac device programming: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RCES (Preferred)
Work Location: In person