Arrhytmia Tech

Trinity Health; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Iowa is seeking a Heart Rhythm Center technician to support monitoring and device care for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). You will perform external monitoring, assist with follow-ups, document in the EMR, and coordinate with vendors and staff.

The role requires BLS and CRAT certifications within 18 months, strong computer skills, and knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias.

Qualifications

• Basic computer/keyboard skills required.
• Cardiac medical terminology class within six (6) months of hire.
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; test out or repeat with passing score every two (2) years.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Heart Rhythm Center staff and Clinical Services regarding cardiac rhythm monitoring and CIED monitoring.
• Applies external cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment.
• Assists in establishing new CIED patients’ follow-ups; gathers information of previous follow-up, initiates and accepts transfer of remote services, monitors procedure schedules for new implants or revisions.
• Communicates with patients verbally and in writing.
• Communicates with Heart Rhythm Center vendors/manufacturing representatives for technical and patient assistance as needed, including wearable defibrillator representative.
• Completes billing as needed.
• Documents in patients’ charts; EMR progress notes; routes reports to the appropriate provider for interpretation.
• Educates patients on monitoring of heart rhythms and use of external monitors; post-implant activity restrictions and follow-up care.
• Educates staff on monitoring procedures and protocols.
• Enters detailed data in computer and maintains EMR and device database.
• Maintains CIED remote websites and updates hardware/demographic data; follows up on missed transmissions.
• Maintains, tracks supplies and equipment; ensures charging and software updates of interrogation equipment.
• Makes interpretations of arrhythmias and informs the Heart Rhythm Center nurse or provider.
• Navigates secured websites for enrollment, scheduling, ordering, and updating patient information.
• Notifies staff of significant patient complaints.
• Orders supplies for cardiac arrhythmia and device monitoring.
• Performs device interrogations using remote monitors and vendor equipment.
• Schedules patients for follow-up and testing within Practice Manager and vendor sites.
• Troubleshoots monitor performance and arranges replacements or repairs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cardiac terminology

Cardiac Arrhythmia knowledge

Mandatory Reporter abuse training

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• ____Acts as liaison between Heart Rhythm Center Staff and Clinical Servicesregardingcardiac rhythm monitoringand CIED monitoring

• Applies external cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment

• AssistsinestablishingnewCIEDpatients’to practice for follow-up; gathersinformation ofpreviousfollow-up, obtainsrelease of information as needed,initiates and acceptstransfer of remote services, monitors hospital procedure schedule for new CIED implants and/or revisions

• Communicates with patients verbally and in written/typed format

• Communicates with Heart Rhythm Center’svendors/manufacturing representatives;cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) andexternal monitoring device industry representatives for technical and patientassistanceas needed, wearable defibrillator representative for need for fitting adjustments

• Completes billing as needed

• Documentsin patients’ charts;progress notes asappropriate inthe EMR, patientsymptoms,PDF documents ofrecordedrhythmstripsand/or summary data, & routes reports to theappropriate providerfor interpretation

• Educates patients;on monitoring of heart rhythms and use ofexternal cardiacmonitors, on post CIED implant activity restrictions, follow-up care, and remote monitor use

• Educates staffwithin and outside of Iowa Heart Center;on monitoring procedures and protocols,monitorfunctionalityand follow-up

• Entersdetaileddata in computer and maintains EMRand device database;manufacturer representativeevaluations ,discrete datautilizedfor device tracking with FDAand identification for safety advisories/recalls

• Maintains CIED remote websites; updates new hardware and demographic data, processes deaths and transfers of care, follows up on missed remote transmissions and disconnected monitors

• Maintains, tracks supplies and equipment; assuresappropriate chargingand software update of equipment used for universal interrogation of CIEDs

• Makes general interpretation of arrhythmias;identifiesadverse arrhythmias and informs a Heart Rhythm Center nurse, Advanced Heart Failureor provider as needed

• Navigates to the Heart Rhythm Center’s secured external websites for enrollment of services, appointment scheduling, equipment ordering, report collection, and/or updating patient information.

• Notifies a Heart Rhythm Center nurse ofsignificant patient complaints

• Orderssuppliesfor cardiac arrhythmia and/or device monitoring

• Performs device interrogations using remote monitors and CIED manufacturer specific universal interrogators; one week post implant, per provider add-on orders, and to reset specific alerts within the CIED

• Schedules patients for follow-up and testing; within Practice Manager and in various CIED vendor remote sites

• Troubleshoots monitor performance, arranges for monitorreplacementor sends for repair as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levelsfrom Supervisor through President)

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Required Education for Staff Job Levels

High school diplomapreferredorhigh schoolequivalency.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider; certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately within6 weeksof hire).Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

• Takes Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) -Certified Rhythm AnalysisTechnician(CRAT) Examwithin18 monthsof hire

Required Minimum Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

• Basic computer/keyboard skillsrequired

• Cardiac medical terminology class within six (6) months of hire

• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire. Test out or repeat with passing score every two (2) years

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.