Cardiac Device Technician

HCA Healthcare; Vidalia (GA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Cardiac Device Technician for Meadows Cardiology. The position involves thorough interrogation and re-programming of pacemakers and AICD devices, in-person, remote, and via phone transmission, with emphasis on timely communication with physicians and accurate EMR documentation.

The role requires five years of device experience or certification, remote transmission management, and strong patient education skills.

Competenze

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude) OR cardiac device technology certification.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, Merlin).
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide thorough pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming in person, remotely, or via phone transmission.
• Initial device analysis and preliminary report generation for urgent issues.
• Interrogate and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.
• Troubleshoot device issues and coordinate resolution with care team.
• Document device analysis in EMR and communicate device status to physicians.

Conoscenze

Pacemaker interrogation

AICD interrogation

Remote device monitoring

EMR documentation

Communication with physicians

Formazione

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Carelink

Latitude

Merlin

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Cardiac Device Technician? At Meadows Cardiology Harris Blvd, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

**Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays**

Seeking a Cardiac Device Tech for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming cardiac device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission.
• Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention.
• Interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision
• Trouble shoot 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 patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website. Immediately contact "no show" patients to ensure they are re-scheduled.
• Assist EP nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching. Consistently travel to regional offices for assigned device clinics.
• Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra- department communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.
• Keep equipment in good working conditions and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
• Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

What Qualifications you will need:

Education:

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemaker and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude) OR cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school.

Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin).

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Current BLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Good people beget good people.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals!

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Cardiac Device Technician opening.

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.