CL- Device Interrogation Technician

Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Device Technician to support electrophysiology device interrogations and post-hospital follow-ups for cardiac devices. The role includes device evaluation, reprogramming assistance, PaceMate data entry, and billing-related documentation.

The technician monitors patients on remote monitoring, interprets cardiac rhythm strips, and performs related clerical duties in the EMR while supporting nursing staff in the device clinic.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer one year of patient care with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with device interrogations and post-hospital follow-ups for cardiac devices.
• Help with reprogramming and PaceMate data entry, reporting and charting in the EMR.
• Monitor patients on remote monitoring and document cardiac rhythm and pacemaker rhythm strips.
• Perform clerical duties such as updating EMR and PaceMate statistics and generate billing information.
• Support nursing staff within the device clinic.

Skills

Cardiac rhythms

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PaceMate

EMR

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary:

The Device Technician works closely with the Electrophysiology physicians and advanced practice providers supporting device interrogations and post hospital follow up visits on patients with cardiac devices as well as ambulatory remote monitoring. This includes device evaluation, assisting with reprogramming, PaceMate system data entry, reporting, and charting documentation along with generating billing information. In addition, the technician monitors patients on remote monitoring and is responsible for accurate interpretation and documentation of cardiac rhythm and pacemaker rhythm strip as well as some clerical duties which include maintaining, entering and updating information and statistics in the EMR and PaceMate system. Supports nursing staff within the device clinic.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday; Variable work hours according to coverage needs.

Education/Experience:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer one year of patient care with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms.

Licensure/Certification:

• None.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.