Cardiac Device Technician

IMS Care Center LLC; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

IMS Care Center LLC in Avondale, AZ, seeks a Cardiac Device Technician to support physicians and staff in delivering high-quality cardiac care. The role focuses on scanning, interpreting and reporting Holter data and Pro Thrombin checks in a busy cardiology clinic.

The successful candidate will perform a range of office-based tests, coordinate patient care, ensure accurate documentation for billing, and maintain clean, sterile work areas in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant, EMT, CNA, or EKG tech certification preferred and/or at least one-year of similar experience required.
• Certification as Cardiac Device Technician (CCT or Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) preferred.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
• Always uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Flexibility with schedule may be necessary as hours may vary.

Responsibilities

• Performs office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under supervision, including Holter/ECG activities and INR testing.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling.
• Acts as a resource to staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Communicates test results and instructions to patients when directed.
• Provides clerical support with notification and documentation, including scheduling follow ups.
• Maintains equipment and environment, following sterilization and OSHA guidelines.
• Monitors equipment recalls and manages changes to patient care.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with internal and external customers.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCT/CRAT certification preferred

Job description

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Cardiac Device Technician for our Cardiology clinic in Avondale. This position is responsible for assisting Physicians, clinical and non-clinical staff in providing medical care, as well as implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills necessary to provide excellent patient care and achieve desired goals. They are primarily responsible for performing scanning, interpreting and completing reports on Holter monitors and Pro Thrombin checks

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under the supervision of a clinician, including but not limited to Holter/ECAT registration, hook ups, and downloading devices, INR testing, documenting into charts, navigating in the device portals to retrieve reports, prepping for the EP/provider, and scanning into the chart, and other procedures as needed.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and/or other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Acts as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Communicates test results and instruction to patients when directed.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notification and documentation, to include but not limited to completing medical records and scheduling follow up appointments with patients.
• Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
• Monitors equipment recalls and manages any changes to patients.
• Develops and maintains an effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant, EMT, CNA, or EKG tech certification preferred and/or at least one-year of similar experience required
• Certification as Cardiac Device Technician (CCT or Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) preferred.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
• Always uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
• Flexibility with schedule may be necessary as hours may vary and be outside of normal office hours depending on business needs

Joining IMS Care Center is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do.

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Other.

Experience

Required

Medical Assistant, EMT, CNA, or EKG tech certification preferred and/or at least one-year of similar experience required

Preferred

Certification as Cardiac Device Technician (CCT or Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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