Arrythmia Lab Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Main Campus in Cleveland is seeking an Arrhythmia Lab Technologist. You will apply Holter monitors and loop recorders for inpatients and outpatients, while educating patients on device use and coordinating care with physicians and nurses.

The role includes pacemaker/ICD evaluations, battery checks, and device maintenance. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular program or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science/health field.
• Or completed coursework in Basic Sciences.
• Two years CV Technology experience may substitute for education.
• CCT or CRAT certification; obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Ability to read EKG tracings accurately.
• Knowledge of EKG techniques and electrode placement.
• Understanding of arrhythmia equipment usage

Responsibilities

• Apply Holter monitors and Loop Recorders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Receive transtelephonic transmissions and respond to life threats.
• Perform pacemaker/ICD evaluations and assess battery life.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize care.
• Educate patients on EKG devices and procedures.
• Review and report EKG data with clinical accuracy.
• Manage monitoring devices and reporting systems.
• Notify physicians of abnormal rhythms and symptoms.
• Schedule transtelephonic pacemaker/ICD evaluations.
• Document pacemaker function and battery status in records.
• Assist with device replacement scheduling and testing.
• Serve as preceptor and contribute to procedures and QA.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiovascular program diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's in science/health

Basic Sciences coursework completion

CCT or CRAT certification

BLS certification

Tools

Holter monitor

Loop recorders

Device clinic equipment

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Arrythmia Lab Technologist

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Electrophysiology-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C18034

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm/9:30am-6:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Arrhythmia Lab Technologist, you will apply Holter monitors and loop recorders for Inpatients and Outpatients while providing the appropriate instructions and patient education. Some of your daily tasks include receiving transtelephonic transmissions from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, promptly addressing life threating arrhythmias, completing transtelephonic pacemaker and ICD evaluations and identifying longevity of battery life. In this role, you will collaborate with the physician and nursing personnel to provide exceptional care and the appropriate medical intervention, working diligently to enhance their treatment experience and health outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 7:30am to 4:00pm or 9:30am to 6:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Initiate Outpatient and Inpatient ambulatory EKG recordings via Holter monitor or Loop Recorders.

• Apply EKG electrodes in the appropriate anatomical and cardiographic positions.

• Provide patient education and instruction related to the care and use of EKG recording devices.

• Perform technical review and complete superimposition scanning of recorded electrocardiographic data from ambulatory monitors and Inpatient Telemetry recordings with clinical accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze/edit EKG recordings and generate reports, including EKG strips representing significant arrhythmias and symptomatic events.

• Manage third-party cardiac arrhythmia monitoring devices and reporting systems.

• Notify physicians of abnormal heart rhythms and patients with significant clinical symptoms and assist patients with securing medical assistance.

• Schedule and complete all transtelephonic pacemaker and ICD evaluations.

• Identify appropriate pacemaker function, document in the electronic report and notify the Device Clinic staff or EP physicians of pacemaker battery depletion and/or device malfunction.

• Complete post cardiac device implant calls and confirm follow up is scheduled as outlined by protocol.

• Assist with the scheduling of the device replacement procedure.

• Assist the RN or physician with pacemaker and ICD patients in the Device Clinic with device testing and evaluations.

• Serve as Preceptor to orient new staff members and visitors.

• Assist in development of department procedures and quality improvement processes.

• Maintain all (Main Campus and Regional sites) recorders and scanning equipment and complete documentation for tracking monitors and recorders by serial number and patient demographics.

• Complete the data collection and report processing for The Arrhythmia Monitoring Core Lab.

• Field and respond to incoming phone calls from third-party vendors, patients, regional sites and internal departments.

• Provide arrhythmia monitoring data as needed for research projects.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular program or equivalent allied health training program

• OR Bachelors or Master’s degree in a field related to science or physical health

• OR completed coursework from a recognized institution in Basic Sciences

• Two years of experience in the field of Cardiovascular Technology may substitute for post-high school education requirement

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) provided by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (must obtain within 6 months of hire date)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• Can read EKG tracings with accuracy

• Knowledge of EKG techniques and principles to include EKG skin preparation and electrode placement

• Basic understanding of arrhythmia equipment usage and maintenance

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in the field of Cardiovascular Technology

Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent lifting patients, standing and walking.
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity with eye-hand coordination.
• Physical capability to assist patients from wheel chairs and carts.
• Good manual dexterity to program and operate recorders.
• Visual acuity to utilize computers and Scanning units for long periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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