Cardiac Device Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking personnel to interrogate and test implanted cardiac devices, monitor pulse generators, and support remote follow-ups under supervision. You will set up equipment, edit electrograms, and ensure accurate documentation in patient records.

The role emphasizes patient safety, precise data entry, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize device performance and patient care within a comprehensive health system.

Qualifications

• Proficiency to demonstrate patient diagnosis in practical applications.
• Knowledge of medical equipment performance and limitations; perform basic tasks.
• Ability to input data accurately from complex instructions.
• Ability to grasp and apply basic analysis concepts in job context.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes pacing system effectiveness by adjusting settings.
• Enters and labels prerecorded electrograms.
• Sets up all necessary equipment.
• Enters medications and problem/procedure lists into MARS accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient Diagnosis

Medical Equipment Knowledge

Data Input

Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health :With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniquenesscelebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

VHVI Nashville Clinical Staff - Team 2

Job Summary

Interrogates and tests implanted devices by monitoring the pulse-generator, and lead function for cardiac patients under direct supervision. Sets up equipment, edits electrograms, initiates transtelephonic/ remote follow-up.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimizes the clinical effectiveness of pacing by making suitable pacing-system adjustments.
• Enters and/or labels prerecorded electrograms.
• Sets up all necessary equipment needed.
• Enters medications and problem/procedure list into MARS accurately and timely.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Patient Diagnosis (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient diagnosis in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Medical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific medical equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the medical equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Data Input (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data input in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Able to interpret complex data input instructions accurately.
• Analysis (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates the ability to grasp and apply basic analysis concepts within the context of job assignments. Able to break a problem down into fundamental parts and arrive at reasonable conclusions.

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities

Certifications

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

2 years

Education

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.