What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Tech position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
Run Pacer clinic for busy Cardiology offie.
Job Description
Cardiac Device Technician/Specialist Primarily responsible for comprehensive interrogation and analysis of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) including pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization devices (CRT-P/CRT-D) and loop recorders Interpret device diagnostics to review and identify arrhythmias, evaluate battery longevity, sensing/pacing abnormalities, lead anomalies, as well as determine between appropriate vs inappropriate therapies Perform device checks via in clinic regarding routine follow-ups, pre/post procedure interrogations, and reprogramming adjustments as necessary to ensure proper device function Manage remote monitoring via third party platform to monitor platforms such as Carelink (Medtronic), Merlin (Abbott), Latitude (Boston Scientific), and Biotronik home monitoring to assess device status and alert clinically significant events Educate patients on the importance of home monitoring compliance, transmitter usage, and troubleshoot monitoring malfunctions Appropriately document all interrogations and findings in the EMR with precise clinical summaries and accurate device parameters Collaborate with physicians and APPs to present precise data and device findings in order to help provide optimal patient care Preliminary interpretation for 24-48 hour Holter monitors to identify arrhythmias, heart rate variability, and prepare detailed findings for final Physician review.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
2010 N. Broad Street, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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