EP Technician I

Socket.dev; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Northwest Florida and south Alabama seeks an EP Technician to acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of cardiac device therapies under physician supervision.

You will educate patients, assist with device interrogation and programming, document results, and maintain equipment and records. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with at least 6 months of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Educates patients regarding procedures and device follow-up.
• Maintains documentation of patient information and device data.
• Communicates patient concerns to physicians and collaborates on care.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate cardiac rhythm management devices and reprogram as needed.
• Program device parameters for safety, longevity, and patient needs.
• Notify supervisors of suspected device malfunctions or recalls.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and patient charts.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to ensure cooperation with follow-up.

Skills

Patient education

Verbal communication

Documentation

Device programming

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PaceArt database

Pacemaker interrogation equipment

Job description

The EP Technician acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles, and derived technology-based interventions and therapies under the direct supervision of the physician. This position educates patients regarding procedures; addresses and communicates patient concerns regarding devices to physicians; administer, monitor and reprogram devices and maintains documentation of reported information.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac rhythm management device evaluation via device interrogation; analysis and reprogramming based on individual patient needs and recommended and approved guidelines; documents finds and parameters and communicates relevant information.
• Programs device parameters, controlling for optimal safety, longevity and needs of the patient.
• Recognizes and notifies supervisor and/or doctor of any suspected problems regarding malfunction of pacemaker, recommended replacement times, and arrhythmias.
• Applies technical knowledge to minimize device related symptoms and related complications.
• Participates in the monitoring of patients with devices under advisory or recall to include implementing appropriate/recommended strategies, educating the families.
• Utilizes PaceArt database for patient and device tracking, scheduling, billing and documentation of follow-up.
• Maintains equipment and supplies efficiently and appropriately.
• Utilizes effective communication skills with patients and/or family members to maintain cooperation and compliance with device follow-up and management.
• Answers patient calls and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains patient charts and other departmental data, preparing and providing information as required/requested.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 6 months Healthcare experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse