Pacemaker & ICD Specialist — Telemonitoring & Reprogramming

Allegheny Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Monitor Technician to analyze and interrogate pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders across cardiology practices, supporting the telemonitoring program by reviewing data and maintaining software applications.

Responsibilities include performing quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks, reprogramming devices as ordered, managing patient follow-up, and educating families and patients on pacemaker/ICD care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher and one or more years related experience and training.
• 1 year experience as a Senior Monitor technician.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment.
• Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs.
• Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks.
• Is responsible for all data through software application.
• Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician.
• Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients.
• Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's.
• Performs EKGs as needed.

Skills

Pacemaker knowledge

Device reprogramming

Transtelephonic checks

Data management

Follow-up care

Patient education

EKG administration

Education

Associates degree

Senior Monitor technician experience

BLS certification

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Monitor Technician to analyze and interrogate pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders across cardiology practices, supporting the telemonitoring program by reviewing data and maintaining software applications.

Responsibilities include performing quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks, reprogramming devices as ordered, managing patient follow-up, and educating families and patients on pacemaker/ICD care.