Cardiac Device Technician

Cardiac Device Technician

FryeCare Cardiology

Position Summary

FryeCare Cardiology is seeking a Cardiac Device Technician to join our cardiology team. This position provides technical support for cardiac device services and assists with clinical and administrative activities for cardiology patients under the direction of a licensed physician or advanced practice provider.

The Cardiac Device Technician works closely with providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and is responsible for supporting the interrogation, testing, monitoring, and programming of cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and other cardiac rhythm management devices.

Reports To: Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Performs in-office and remote cardiac device evaluations, including interrogation of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and other cardiac rhythm management devices within the authorized scope of practice.
• Reviews device data and remote transmissions and identifies findings requiring clinical follow-up.
• Accurately documents device findings and communicates concerns promptly to the supervising physician or advanced practice provider.
• Assists with cardiac device testing and programming support in accordance with established protocols.
• Provides patient education regarding device monitoring, remote transmissions, follow-up schedules, symptoms to report, and other provider-approved care instructions.
• Coordinates with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, device manufacturers, and outside agencies to support continuity of patient care.
• Maintains cardiac device equipment and supplies and follows established safety and infection-prevention standards.
• Performs appropriate equipment quality checks and troubleshoots or reports equipment concerns as needed.
• Supports scheduling, medical record management, prior authorizations, and other administrative responsibilities related to cardiac device services and outpatient cardiology care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a cardiac device technology program and/or applicable testing required by the end of the third year of employment.

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required within 90 days of employment if not current upon hire.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist or comparable cardiac rhythm management credential preferred.
• Certified Cardiac Device Technician preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in cardiac patient care, cardiovascular technology, or a related cardiology setting required.
• Experience with pacemaker and defibrillator interrogation, programming, and interpretation preferred.
• Experience with EKGs, treadmill stress testing, anticoagulation management, amiodarone monitoring, IV medication administration, or nursing diuretic protocols preferred.
• The successful candidate is expected to become proficient in the basic responsibilities of the position within three months and additional assigned cardiology workflows within one year through specialized training and on-the-job experience.

Required Skills

• Strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to work independently within established clinical protocols.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to develop and demonstrate proficiency in cardiac rhythm recognition and EKG acquisition.
• Ability to develop and demonstrate proficiency in cardiac device interrogation, programming support, and remote transmission review.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, patients, and device representatives.

Why Join FryeCare Cardiology?

This position provides the opportunity to work in a specialized cardiology environment supporting patients with implanted cardiac devices. You will work closely with cardiology providers and other healthcare professionals while developing specialized expertise in cardiac rhythm management, device monitoring, and patient care.

EEOC Statement

“ Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”