Arrhytmia Tech

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a skilled Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring Technician to support the Heart Rhythm Center. You will manage external cardiac rhythm monitoring, assist with CIED follow-ups, and coordinate with vendors to ensure seamless patient care.

You will document patient data in the EMR, educate patients on remote monitoring, and handle equipment maintenance and scheduling. A strong attention to detail and teamwork within the Heart Rhythm Center are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer/keyboard skills required.
• Cardiac medical terminology knowledge within six months.
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia knowledge with recertification every two years.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Heart Rhythm Center staff and Clinical Services for monitoring.
• Apply external cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment.
• Assist in establishing new CIED follow-up processes and transfer of remote services.
• Communicate with patients verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate with vendors and device industry representatives for support.
• Complete billing as needed.
• Document in EMR with rhythm data and reports for provider interpretation.
• Educate patients on monitoring, post-implant care, and remote monitoring.
• Educate staff on procedures and monitoring technology.
• Enter detailed data into EMR and device databases for tracking.
• Maintain CIED remote sites and update hardware/demographics.
• Track supplies and ensure device software is current.
• Identify arrhythmias and inform the appropriate clinical staff.
• Navigate secured external websites for enrollment and scheduling.
• Notify Heart Rhythm Center nurse of significant patient complaints.
• Order supplies for monitoring and arrhythmia care.
• Perform device interrogations and reset alerts as directed.
• Schedule follow-ups and testing across Practice Manager and vendor sites.
• Troubleshoot monitor performance or arrange replacements as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cardiac terminology

Arrhythmia knowledge

Documentation in EMR

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Essential Key Job 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’ to practice for follow-up; gathers information of previous follow-up, obtains release of information as needed, initiates and accepts transfer 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’s vendors/manufacturing representatives; cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) and external monitoring device industry representatives for technical and patient assistance as needed, wearable defibrillator representative for need for fitting adjustments
• Completes billing as needed
• Documents in patients’ charts; progress notes as appropriate in the EMR, patient symptoms, PDF documents of recorded rhythm strips and/or summary data, & routes reports to the appropriate provider for interpretation
• Educates patients; on monitoring of heart rhythms and use of external cardiac monitors, on post CIED implant activity restrictions, follow-up care, and remote monitor use
• Educates staff within and outside of Iowa Heart Center; on monitoring procedures and protocols, monitor functionality and follow-up
• Enters detailed data in computer and maintains EMR and device database; manufacturer representative evaluations , discrete data utilized for device tracking with FDA and 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; assures appropriate charging and software update of equipment used for universal interrogation of CIEDs
• Makes general interpretation of arrhythmias; identifies adverse arrhythmias and informs a Heart Rhythm Center nurse, Advanced Heart Failure or 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 of significant patient complaints
• Orders supplies for 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 monitor replacement or sends for repair as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education (for Staff Job Levels)

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.

Required Licensure And Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider; certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately within 6 weeks of hire). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Takes Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) -Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician(CRAT) Exam within 18 months of hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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 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.