Cardiac Device Specialist / SEIU-E

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a dedicated Monitoring Technician to support cardiology services. You will analyze pacemaker/ICD data, reprogram devices, and perform quarterly transtelephonic checks, while ensuring data accuracy in the software system.

Responsibilities include coordinating follow-up appointments, educating patients and families about device care, and performing EKGs as needed, in a compliant healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1+ year related experience.
• Minimum 1 year as a Senior Monitor technician.
• Preferred 1 year in electrophysiology.
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment.
• Analyzes and re-programs 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

Data analysis

Patient education

EKG administration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

EMR software

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
• 1 year experience as a Senior Monitor technician
• Preferred 1 year in electrophysiology field

Additional Employment Requirements:

BLS certification

Compliance Requirement:

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.

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