Cardiac Device Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintains a wound and device check clinic schedule each week.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment.
• Programs implantable cardiac devices to maintain appropriate heart rhythm and therapy, under the direction of a physician or by approved protocol.
• Evaluates and interprets heart rhythms in order to recommend and perform adjustments on implantable devices according to standard follow-up recommendations.
• Reprograms cardiac devices and defibrillators as appropriate for diagnostics and other procedures.
• Maintains a database of all patients with implantable devices.
• Answers patient calls and questions regarding rhythm-related concerns.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's degree in a related field, or the equivalency.
• Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.