The Cardiac Device Technician is responsible for assisting the Nurse Practitioners and Physicians in the management of all patients with implanted cardiac devices requiring cardiac device therapy.
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a remote monitoring program that includes scheduling, billing, downloading and analysis of clinical device transmissions.
Typical duties will include clinical interrogation of pacemakers, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) devices, and implantable loop recorders;
review of patient cardiac rhythms, and other clinical interrogation data and preparation of preliminary reports for physicians.
Job Responsibilities :
- Sending follow up letter to patients regarding past appointments.
- Scheduling of clinic and remote appointments.
- Registering patients on vendor websites for remote monitoring systems.
- Monitoring websites for remote transmissions and urgent alerts.
- Downloading and analysis of transmissions.
- Interrogation and programming of pacemakers, ICD devices and loop recorders under the direct supervision of physicians and cardiac device certified allied professionals.
- Holter Monitor set-up and reporting.
- Monitor Transmission status of all remotely monitored device patients within the practice via the vendor website.
- Maintains accurate & complete documentation & records; generates reports as needed; enters information in database system;
ensure data integrity.
Participates in quality assurance activities; Remote monitoring patient compliance.
Minimum Qualifications :
To qualify you must have a Graduate of an accredited EKG school or equivalent training / experience in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias.
Preferred Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications : Certified Rhythm Analysis technician (CRAT) from CCI. Graduate of a Cardiac Arrhythmia Technology Program;
Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.