Cardiac Device Technician

About the role

At Meadows Cardiology Harris Blvd, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming for cardiac device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission.
• Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention.
• Interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.
• Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review.
• Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.
• Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.
• Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website.
• Immediately contact “no show” patients to ensure they are re-scheduled.
• Assist EP nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching.
• Consistently travel to regional offices for assigned device clinics.
• Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication.
• Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.
• Keep equipment in good working conditions and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
• Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.