Cardiac Device Technician- VP Electrophys, Paramus

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Device Technician to join their team in Paramus. In this dynamic role, you will perform in-clinic and remote interrogations of cardiac devices, ensuring optimal patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing device data, educating patients, and maintaining detailed records in compliance with healthcare regulations. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment where your skills in communication, critical thinking, and time management will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about cardiac care and looking to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 3 years experience as a Device Technician.
• Current experience as a Device Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-clinic and remote interrogations of cardiac devices.
• Analyze device data and educate patients on device management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and troubleshoot device issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Device Technician training course

Tools

Database software

Word Processing software

Internet software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Perform in-clinic and remote interrogations of pacemakers, ICDs, and other cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).
• Analyze and interpret device data to assess performance, battery life, and arrhythmia detection.
• Educate patients and families on device management, precautions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Additional monitoring duties may include telephone triage, reviewing medical history, recording vital signs, and the ability to communicate critical events or findings to physicians directly.
• Troubleshoot remote monitor and device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution. Able to identify critical cardiac rhythms and rhythm EKG analysis with proficiency and evaluation for notification criteria and optimal settings for devices.
• Schedule device interrogation appointments correctly based on global periods to support safe device follow up care.
• Ensure all charges are entered accurately daily to include correct diagnoses codes.
• Meet quality and performance standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required unless a minimum of 3 years existing experience as a Device Technician. Successful completion of a Device Technician training course preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Current experience as a Device Technician or successful completion of training as a Device Technician required.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing working environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively within the Practice and with patients, family members, co-workers. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively problem-solve. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw interpret bar graphs. Demonstrates knowledge of Database software, Internet software and Word Processing software.

Job Location

Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave

Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

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