Cardiac Device Tech

Position Highlights

Full-Time; 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Location: Naperville, Travel Required

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Device Interrogations: Conduct in-office and in-person interrogations, ensuring accurate assessments and thorough data collection. Clearly document outcome of visit, including summary of device testing.

MRI Device Knowledge: Possess in-depth knowledge of MRI-compatible devices, presenting relevant information to providers for patient approvals and MRI scheduling.

AV Optimization: Skilled in performing AV optimizations in-office, ensuring procedures are conducted smoothly and efficiently.

Vendor Navigation: Proficient in navigating systems and tools provided by the four main vendors in the industry: Medtronic, Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific.

Cardiac arrhythmias: Address inappropriate detection, therapy or therapy failure with EP physician in timely fashion.

Telephonically assess, interpret and evaluate pacemakers' functions, assess patient questions and concerns and refer as appropriate.

Perform and coordinate remote follow-up visits (Latitude, Carelink, Merlin, and Biotronik).

Manage office responsibilities which include documentation, records, and testing device maintenance.

Manage records related to device advisory, recalls, and alerts.

Maintain records related to device advisory, recalls, and alerts.

Maintain device testing equipment and continual review of updates.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience.

2+ years of recent implanted cardiac device management experience with knowledge of all manufacturer programmers.

3+ years cardiology experience, cardiac electrophysiology preferred.

Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) required prior to employment commencement date.

Additional preferred certifications—Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certifications (CCDS, CEPS, CDRMS) also preferred, prior to employment date.

Skills

Hands-On Clinical Expertise: In addition to our standard remote competencies, candidates must possess proven, hands-on experience performing in-office device interrogations, optimizations, and programming changes.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.

Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.

Employer provided life and disability insurance.

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.

Immediate 401(k) match.

40 hours paid volunteer time off.

A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.

Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Pay

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $25.94-38.91 for a Medical Assistant; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant the base pay range is $22.97-24.57, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives.

Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.