Cardiac Device Specialist / SEIU-E

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a qualified professional to analyze and interrogate pacemakers, ICDs, and implantable loop recorders across cardiology practices. The role supports telemonitoring by reviewing data and maintaining software applications.

The position requires knowledge of pacemaker equipment, device reprogramming capabilities, and adherence to HIPAA, privacy policies, and company Code of Conduct. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1+ year related experience
• 1 year in electrophysiology field
• BLS certification
• Compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment.
• Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs.
• Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks.
• Is responsible for all data through software application.
• Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician.
• Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients.
• Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's.
• Performs EKGs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Pacemaker knowledge

Device reprogramming

EKG performance

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Pacer programming software

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Analyzes and interrogates pacemakers, ICDs and implantable loop recorders across the cardiology practices. Supports the telemonitoring program by reviewing the data and maintaining software application.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment. (20%)
• Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs. (20%)
• Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks. (15%)
• Is responsible for all data through software application. (15%)
• Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician. (10%)
• Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients. (10%)
• Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's. (5%)
• Performs EKGs as needed. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Associates degree and one or more years related experience and training

Preferred

1 year in electrophysiology field

Additional Employment Requirements:

• BLS certification

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice