Cardiac Tech - Per Diem Pacemaker & Lab Specialist

HAHHH; Upton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health's Cardiac Tech position in Upton, MA is a per diem, on-site role focused on a range of specialized pacemaker and cardiac laboratory duties. Responsibilities include patient history collection, EKGs, ETT, pacemaker testing, and data management under physician guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS, and at least four years of cardiac testing experience, with proficiency in MUSE CVIS and related systems. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience: minimum four years in cardiac testing.
• Proficiency in pacemaker telemetry and cardiac monitor analysis.
• Competency in pacemaker interrogation and MUSE CVIS system administration.
• Strong knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review patient history prior to testing and explain procedures.
• Perform EKGs and use cardiac monitoring equipment.
• Conduct Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT) under physician direction.
• Assist clinicians during implantable loop procedures as needed.
• Operate monitoring devices for Tilt testing and other studies.
• Record and report abnormal findings to the MD.
• Assist with device interrogation and pacemaker testing.
• Handle scheduling and patient communications for tests and prep.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in collaboration with Clinical Engineering.
• Document all tasks accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Pacemaker telemetry

Cardiac monitor analysis

Pacer interrogation

EKG

MUSE CVIS System

Medical terminology

Data entry

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School diploma or certificate

BLS certification

Tools

MUSE CVIS System

Job description

UMass Memorial Health's Cardiac Tech position in Upton, MA is a per diem, on-site role focused on a range of specialized pacemaker and cardiac laboratory duties. Responsibilities include patient history collection, EKGs, ETT, pacemaker testing, and data management under physician guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS, and at least four years of cardiac testing experience, with proficiency in MUSE CVIS and related systems. Strong communication skills are essential.