Device Technician - Full-time, Dayshift

Adventist Health; Boring (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Oregon is seeking an experienced clinical technician to manage implanted cardiac devices, including pacemakers and ICDs, under physician oversight. You will perform device interrogations, adjust programming per protocol, and coordinate care with the device team and patients.

The role requires independent judgment, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to educate patients, schedule services, and support regulatory compliance within a busy device clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Cardiovascular experience preferred.
• Training in pacemaker and device technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients clinically for device/rhythm issues and performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming per protocol.
• Interprets device data and assists with identifying sub-optimal programming and arrhythmias, coordinating with physicians.
• Communicates findings to physicians and supports process improvement or new clinical services.
• Works under minimal supervision, ensuring accurate billing and scheduling for device services and mentoring staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Tools

Pacemaker programming equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains performance responsibility as an experienced/skilled practice technical clinician. Performs independently, with physician oversight, in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) devices. Manages device patients and care implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other device team members. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision‑making skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Cardiovascular experience: Preferred
• Training in pacemaker and device technology: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients clinically for device/rhythm issues. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming as per protocol, or specific order. Troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device, and remote monitoring. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists with regulatory compliance.
• Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fuller (either in person or remotely) with full interrogation and identification of sub‑optimal programming, abnormal findings and/or arrhythmias. Assists clinical staff and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Exercises independent judgment on moderately complex cases. Collaborates with team to ensure patient issues are addressed.
• Interprets patient's condition and abnormal technical/clinical findings and communicates in a timely manner to physician and/or appropriate healthcare team. Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new clinical services. Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Assures accuracy in billing and scheduling for all device services. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Location / Region: Boring, OR (97009)