MA Cardiac Device Technician Boise Full-Time

IHA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise is looking for a Cardiac Device Specialist who can be a Medical Assistant or a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. The role focuses on interrogations and device testing of pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders, with education and team collaboration at the core.

The position supports clinic flow, accurate documentation, and management of device reports in the EHR and manufacturer sites. Some travel between clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be Medical Assistant or have an equivalent education/experience.
• Understanding of EKGs and cardiac monitors, pacemakers and defibrillators.
• MA certification from SAHS approved agencies is required (listed in the ad).

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on manufacturer equipment and device knowledge.
• Care for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients as applicable.
• Support clinic flow and communicate accurately with the team.
• Document services and supplies in the patient record.
• Interrogate and test internal cardiac devices per guidelines.
• Upload interrogation and testing reports to the EHR and manufacturer sites.
• Monitor remote download reports for physicians.
• Review and input downloaded device information into systems.
• Complete required didactic and competency training annually.
• Schedule patients for appointments and prepare clinics for audits.
• Develop systems to maintain readiness for FDA, DNV, CMS audits using Smartsheets/Tableau.
• Ownership of high-risk FDA device recalls and follow-up.
• May travel between clinics.

Skills

Medical device knowledge

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Smartsheets

Tableau

Job description

Description

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

The Boise Heart Institute is now hiring for a Cardiac Device Specialist that can be either a Medical Assistant OR Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist!

Position Summary & Highlights

• The Cardiac Device Technician takes responsibility for performing interrogations and device testing of internal cardiac devices including cardiac pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, and loop recorder procedures according to protocol and professional standards.
• The clinic offers a lot of educational opportunities with bi-weekly lunch and learns with providers and content experts. They also offer online learning modules during orientation to help with cardiac knowledge base.
• This clinic boasts a great team environment and friendly providers that encourage learning.
• The Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute offers highly trained heart specialists who treat the most common to the most complex heart conditions.
• The Heart Institute offers state-of-the‑art Heart Centers in Boise and Nampa and outreach patient care to other cities and towns in the Treasure Valley!

What You Will Do

• Provide education to patients regarding manufacturer equipment and device knowledge.
• Competently care for the following age groups: Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric as applicable.
• Support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.
• Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Device Operation/Checks:
  • Interrogate and complete device testing of internal cardiac device per competency guidelines.
  • Upload all interrogation and device testing reports to the HER per competency guidelines.
  • Monitor and create remote download reports for physicians through competency guidelines.
• Review accuracy of downloaded device information, edit the information, and enter it into manufacturer sites and the EHR systems.
• Complete all required didactic and competency training upon hire and annually.
• Schedule patients for appointments appropriately.
• Develop systems to maintain readiness for all audits (FDA, DNV, CMS, etc.) utilizing smartsheets, Tableau and other programs as needed.

Ownership of high‑risk FDA device recalls and follow‑up.

• May be required to travel between clinics.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours a week - 5 - 8 hour shifts, Mondays - Fridays.
• Around the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Medical Assistant – OR - In lieu of the MA certification, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MA certification required from one of the following SAHS approved agencies:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Understanding of EKGs, external and internal cardiac monitors, pacemakers and defibrillators required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work‑life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market‑competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith‑based ministry and not‑for‑profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well‑being of people by emphasizing care that is patient‑centered, physician‑led, innovative, and community‑based.

• Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2025;
• Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025;
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.