Cardiac Technician

Stony Brook Administrative Services; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Administrative Services seeks a Cardiac Pacemaker Technician to support the EP/Device clinic with direct patient contact and device interrogation. The role covers implanted devices (pacemakers, ICDs, Loop recorders) and external monitors, plus education on home care and follow-up.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA/Cardiac Tech/EKG tech/arrhythmia certification or eligibility, hospital or cardiac office experience, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• MA/Cardiac Tech/EKG tech/Arrhythmia analysis certification or eligibility preferred.
• Hospital or cardiac office experience preferred.
• Arrhythmia interpretation experience/knowledge of implanted cardiac devices preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Willing to learn new tasks and pursue ongoing performance improvement.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Attach patient to programmer to initiate interrogation process.
• Educate patients regarding home care, routine precautions and follow-up of their device.
• Educate patients on use of home monitoring devices.
• Log on to and order equipment through websites.
• Actively participate in downloading and maintenance of remote monitoring websites, reporting alerts to the Supervising NP/RN/M.
• Call device manufacturers/representatives for information when required.
• Perform Trans-Telephonic telephone checks.
• Perform arrhythmia analysis of Holter, Event, MCOT monitors and Loop recorders.
• Stay current with new technology as it becomes available; attend educational programs as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of new devices, procedures, and patient education requirements.
• Schedule patient appointments within established guidelines.
• Maintain documentation in the patient's EMR, chart; uphold department statistics.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA/Cardiac Tech/EKG tech/Arrhythmia analysis Certification or eligible

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

The employee will be under the general supervision of and report directly to the EP/Device clinic Supervisor. This clinical position requires direct patient contact and the performance of a variety of functions related to the care, education, and maintenance of patients with implanted cardiac devices. ( pacemakers, implanted cardiac defibrillators, and Loop recorders) as well as external cardiac recorders (Holter monitors, MCOTS, EVENT recorders, and Loop recorders) and external temporary cardiac defibrillators.

Essential Job Functions

• -Obtains vital signs and pertinent patient history, medication review
• -Attaches patient to the appropriate programmer to initiate interrogation process
• -Provides appropriate education regarding home care, routine precautions and F/U of patient's individual device.
• -Able to educate and instruct patients on use of home monitoring devices.
• -Able to log on to and order equipment through websites.
• -Able actively participate in downloading and maintenance of remote monitoring websites, reporting any alert status directly to the Supervising NP/RN/M
• -Able to call device manufacturers/ representatives for information when required.
• -Able to perform a Trans-telephonic telephone check.
• - Will be able to perform arrhythmia analysis of Holter, Event, and MCOT monitors and Loop recorders.
• -Will remain current with new technology as it becomes available. Attends educational programs as
• -Required to maintain current with new devices, procedures, and patient education requirements.
• -Schedule patient appointments within established guidelines.
• -Will maintain appropriate documentation in the patient's EMR, chart.
• -Will maintain statistics for the department under the supervision of the NP.
• -Will follow HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Category Pacemaker Technician

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location North Suffolk Cardiology - Cardiology

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Education.
• MA/Cardiac Tech/EKG tech/Arrhythmia analysis Certification or Certification eligible preferred
• Hospital/Cardiac Office experience preferred
• Arrhythmia interpretation experience/ knowledge of implanted cardiac devices preferred
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Be willing to learn new tasks and open to ongoing performance improvement.
• Current BLS certification required.

Salary Range $20.00-$24.98 per hour

Position Cardiac Technician

Open Date 10/16/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.