What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Device Technician position at Legacy Health?
You care. That’s why you bring your best every day to our cardiopulmonary services department. While helping patients with management of their cardiac pacemakers and ICD devices, you use your skill and compassion to make our patients’ lives better. In short, you embody the mission of the Legacy community. If this describes you, we invite you to consider a future as a member of the Legacy team.
This position may be assigned some remote work.
Responsibilities
With physician oversight, the Cardiac Device Technician performs independently in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. Manages device patients and their care implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other device team members. Able to perform basic interrogation, adjustments to programming as per protocol or specific order, and able to troubleshoot basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device and remote monitoring.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Or Equivalent Required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Pacemaker and ICD Technology: Minimum of 6 months training in pacemaker technology, to include training in device classes with all companies from beginning to intermediate to advanced. Additional training in the device clinic with supervisor and device company representatives over 6 - 12months. Continuing education keeping up to date on device technology and advancements.
Experience
Minimum of five years in Cardiology in a clinic or hospital setting, or as a device industry representative. Extensive knowledge of implantable cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices required.
Skills
Ability to communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities. Develops strong and credible relationships with medical and non-medical staff and peers.
Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, decision making and multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills.
Takes responsibility for own actions and for seeking and acquiring sufficient information necessary to function effectively.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to certification and licensing.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload and uses slow periods productively.
Licensure
Current Basic Life Support for healthcare provider's certification.
CCDS certification preferred.
Pay Range
USD $32.96 - USD $47.12 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
This position may be assigned some remote work.
Responsibilities
With physician oversight, the Cardiac Device Technician performs independently in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. Manages device patients and their care implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other device team members. Able to perform basic interrogation, adjustments to programming as per protocol or specific order, and able to troubleshoot basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device and remote monitoring.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Or Equivalent Required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Pacemaker and ICD Technology: Minimum of 6 months training in pacemaker technology, to include training in device classes with all companies from beginning to intermediate to advanced. Additional training in the device clinic with supervisor and device company representatives over 6 - 12months. Continuing education keeping up to date on device technology and advancements.
Experience
Minimum of five years in Cardiology in a clinic or hospital setting, or as a device industry representative. Extensive knowledge of implantable cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices required.
Skills
Ability to communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities. Develops strong and credible relationships with medical and non-medical staff and peers.
Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, decision making and multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills.
Takes responsibility for own actions and for seeking and acquiring sufficient information necessary to function effectively.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to certification and licensing.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload and uses slow periods productively.
Licensure
Current Basic Life Support for healthcare provider's certification.
CCDS certification preferred.
Pay Range
USD $32.96 - USD $47.12 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Salary : $33 - $47