Device Technician - Full-time, Dayshift

Adventist Health; Estacada (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking an experienced device clinic clinician to independently manage implanted cardiac pacemakers and ICDs under physician oversight. You will perform device interrogation, programming adjustments, and patient education in collaboration with the device team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients for device/rhythm issues, ensuring accurate device data, coordinating care, and supporting process improvements within the cardiac device program.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients clinically for device/rhythm issues and performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming as per protocol.
• Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fuller with full interrogation and identification of sub-optimal programming and arrhythmias.
• Interprets patient's condition and communicates findings to physician and healthcare team; assists in process improvements and development of new clinical services.
• Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment, ensures billing and scheduling accuracy for device services; mentors staff on technical skills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiovascular experience

Pacemaker device training

Education

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole‑person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302‑bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

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

• 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.