Cardiac Device Technician - Device Clinic

Overview

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Description

An allied healthcare professional who is proficient in the outpatient and inpatient setting and, under the direction of an RN or Arrhythmia Device Engineer, is able to analyze and reprogram various brands of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. Must be able to adjust cardiac implantable device settings safely and efficiently to evaluate for underlying heart rhythms and device function to improve and maintain the proper function of the cardiac device. After an initial preceptorship in clinic, the Device Technician is expected to progress to troubleshooting device issues for hospitalized in-patients, including independent MRI and perioperative device management. Increased understanding and application of the technical aspects of cardiac device function to specific patient care is expected, which includes identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, reviewing patients medical history and medications, and effectively reporting findings from the cardiac device to the physician and/or pertinent allied healthcare professionals. Also, the candidate should be able to communicate with patients and vendors to assist enrolling, troubleshooting and ordering equipment to ensure remote connectivity and continuity of care. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent required with successful completion of nursing tech or cardiovascular technologist program.
• College degree preferred.
• Successful completion of a full Cardiac Device Educational Program (such as Arrhythmia Technologies Institute or PrepMD) OR 2 years patient care experience including some exposure to implantable cardiac devices and their programming and complex arrhythmia recognition is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited school may be considered lieu of Cardiac Device Educational training or clinical experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

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