EP Technician I

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks an EP Technician to support cardiac device management and patient education under physician supervision. You will acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of device therapies, document findings, and assist with programming and follow-up.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 6 months of healthcare experience, and BLS certification within 30 days. On-site position with opportunities to contribute to patient care in a major regional health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 6 months healthcare experience required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac rhythm management device evaluation via device interrogation and reprogramming guided by guidelines; documents findings and communicates information.
• Programs device parameters for safe operation and patient needs.
• Notifies supervisor/doctor of suspected device malfunctions, replacements, or arrhythmias.
• Applies technical knowledge to minimize device-related symptoms and complications.
• Monitors patients with devices under advisory or recall and educates families as needed.
• Utilizes PaceArt database for patient/device tracking, scheduling, billing and documentation of follow-up.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Uses effective communication with patients and families to ensure cooperation with device follow-up.
• Answers patient calls and requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient charts and department data; provides information as required.
• Maintains current knowledge and pursues professional growth.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

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

About Us

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