Cardiac Device Technician

HCA Healthcare; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Largo, Florida is seeking a full-time Cardiac Device Technician to ensure high-quality patient care. The role includes providing pacemaker and AICD interrogation, troubleshooting devices, and educating patients. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in cardiac device technology. This position offers a collaborative team environment with no weekend or holiday shifts, focusing on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and AICDs.
• Current BLS certification preferred.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation.
• Perform initial device analysis and generate preliminary reports.
• Educate patients on all aspects of their device.

Skills

Pacemaker and AICD interrogation

Device troubleshooting

Patient education

EMR documentation

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Carelink

Latitude

Merlin

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Cardiac Device Technician to provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. This is a full-time role (Monday - Friday, day shift) with no nights, no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care and professional growth.

What you will do in this role

• Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming for cardiac device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission.
• Perform initial device analysis, generate preliminary reports, and alert physicians or practitioners to urgent issues needing attention.
• Interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.
• Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review.
• Educate patients on all aspects of their device, including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.
• Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.
• Schedule device follow-ups in EMR and remote websites; contact no-show patients to re-schedule.
• Assist EP nurses and non-physician practitioners in patient teaching; travel to regional offices for device clinics as needed.
• Promote proactive communication within and across departments to support a healthy clinical environment.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and other staff regarding device patients and services.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of issues or safety concerns.
• Ensure programming rooms are stocked with necessary supplies.
• Participate in professional development and maintain professional affiliations.

Qualifications you will need

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St. Jude) or cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, Merlin).

Certification/Licensing

• Current BLS certification preferred.
• 1 year Cardiac Device experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.