Cardiac Device Specialist: Pacemaker & ICD Tech

Adventist Health; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking an experienced practice technical clinician to independently manage implanted cardiac pacemakers and ICD devices. You will coordinate patient care with physicians and device team members, performing device programming and remote monitoring while educating patients.

In this role you will assess device performance, troubleshoot issues, and participate in process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.
• Cardiovascular experience: Preferred.
• Training in pacemaker and device technology: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients clinically for device/rhythm issues. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming as per protocol, or specific order. Troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device, and remote monitoring. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists with regulatory compliance.
• Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fuller (either in person or remotely) with full interrogation and identification of sub‑optimal programming, abnormal findings and/or arrhythmias. Assists clinical staff and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Exercises independent judgment on moderately complex cases. Collaborates with team to ensure patient issues are addressed.
• Interprets patient's condition and abnormal technical/clinical findings and communicates in a timely manner to physician and/or appropriate healthcare team. Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new clinical services. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Assures accuracy in billing and scheduling for all device services. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Device programming

Remote monitoring

Clinical assessment

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Portland is seeking an experienced practice technical clinician to independently manage implanted cardiac pacemakers and ICD devices. You will coordinate patient care with physicians and device team members, performing device programming and remote monitoring while educating patients.

In this role you will assess device performance, troubleshoot issues, and participate in process improvements.