Cardiac Device Technician

The Electrophysiology Device Tech works with the Cardiologists to provide monitoring and programming for device patients.

Responsible for the evaluation and optimization in programming for all device patients, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices.

Responsible for remote monitoring of all device patients via the Internet. Assist in training staff and practitioners as needed in the device clinic.

Responsible for the on-going management and evaluation of inpatients with devices.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.

The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

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Required Skills

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety. Adaptability and accuracy.
• Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
• Skills involving checking Battery Status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, assessing appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemaker / AICD.

Required Experience

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of Device Tech experience

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety. Adaptability and accuracy.
• Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
• Skills involving checking Battery Status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, assessing appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemaker / AICD.
3 days ago