Cardiac Device Technician

Providence Health Plan Group; Medford, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group South is seeking a Cardiac Device Technologist to perform device interrogations and programming for pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders, and home monitor equipment. You will process patient data with clinical judgment and provide clear education on cardiac care and medications.

The role requires extensive certification and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a team-focused, patient-centered environment at Providence facilities in Oregon and nearby regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cardiac telemetry or related fields.
• 1 year of experience in cardiac services.
• Certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and boards listed upon hire.
• National Cardiac Device Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners upon hire.
• National Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners upon hire.
• National Electrophysiology Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners upon hire.
• National Clinical Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine upon hire.
• National EKG Technician from the National Healthcareer Association upon hire.
• National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform device interrogations, interpretations and programming of Pacemakers, ICDs, Loop Recorders, and home monitor equipment.
• Provide clear patient education regarding cardiac care, medications, disease process, risk factors, and procedures.
• Recognize and respond to potential emergencies and make clinical decisions per physician protocol.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise or Health Science

5 years of experience in cardiac telemetry, electrocardiogram, electrophysiology tech, monitor tech, device industry

National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International

National Certified Cardiac Device Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

National Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

National Certified Electrophysiology Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

National Clinical Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine

National Certified EKG Technician from the National Healthcareer Association

National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association

National Provider ACLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Description

The Cardiac Device Technologist is primarily responsible for performing device interrogations, interpretations and programming of Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Loop Recorders, and home monitor equipment. Responsible for above procedures and processing patient data with clinical judgment using a variety of information systems while facilitating clear patient education regarding their cardiac care, medications, disease process/prevention, risk factors, and cardiac procedures. The position is responsible for recognizing and responding immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations that arise, and making clinical decisions in regards to heart rhythms, safety, contraindications to testing, and test termination under physician protocol. Other functions may include escorting rooming patients, and providing care as directed by a provider. Potential variability in work schedule between Cardiology locations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group South and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise or Health Science, or 5 years of experience in cardiac telemetry, electrocardiogram, electrophysiology tech, monitor tech, device industry, or device monitoring may be considered in lieu of degree
• 1 year of experience in cardiac services
• National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International, upon hire
• National Certified Cardiac Device Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, upon hire
• National Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, upon hire
• National Certified Electrophysiology Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, upon hire
• National Clinical Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine, upon hire
• National Certified EKG Technician from the National Healthcareer Association, upon hire
• National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association, upon hire
• National Provider ACLS from the American Heart Association, upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 1 year of cardiac device experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Pay Range: $28.11 - $43.00 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.