Pacemaker Technician - full time, days

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heart Group in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Pacemaker Technologist to join a collaborative team that diagnoses and manages pacemaker and ICD devices. This full-time position supports physicians and nurse practitioners in delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, device reprogramming, remote monitoring data review, and keeping accurate device records. Work hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, weekdays only.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete diagnostic pacemaker and ICD parameter testing, including reprogramming device parameters as needed.
• Retrieve, analyze and report device data from remote home monitoring.
• Assess patient condition relative to pacemaker or ICD therapy programmed.
• Maintain accurate patient and device information in medical and electronic health records.
• Provide educational and emotional support to patients and families after device implant.
• Participate in clinical research trials for implanted devices, not limited to pacemaker or ICD implants.
• Participate in on‑call responsibilities as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an established school of cardiovascular technology program

Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location

The Heart Group – 217 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA and Lancaster General Hospital – 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA

Schedule

Full time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm. No weekends, no on‑call, no holidays.

Position Summary

The pacemaker technologist works collaboratively with the physicians and nurse practitioners to diagnose pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) function and aid in the technical management of these devices.

Essential Functions

• Perform complete diagnostic pacemaker and ICD parameter testing, including reprogramming device parameters as needed.
• Retrieve, analyze and report device data from remote home monitoring.
• Assess patient condition relative to pacemaker or ICD therapy programmed.
• Collect and analyze all available data from the pacemaker and ICD, review with Device Company Technical Services and/or physicians.
• Provide information, follow‑up reports and support services to physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Maintain accurate patient and device information in medical and electronic health records.
• Provide educational and emotional support to patients and families after device implant.
• Detect and verify battery depletion or component malfunction and recommend monitoring or corrective action.
• Complete Cath Lab Intervention Forms with accurate information about present and past pacemaker or ICD systems for upcoming interventions.
• Participate in clinical research trials for implanted devices, not limited to pacemaker or ICD implants.
• Analyze Loop Recording Monitors and pacemaker/ICD function on Holter monitor recordings.
• Stand in for stress testing and make appropriate programming changes.
• Participate with Echo Department to perform AV Echo Optimization of device parameters and make appropriate programming changes.
• Participate in on‑call responsibilities as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an established school of cardiovascular technology program.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes a leading prepaid tuition assistance program in the region.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.