MA Cardiac Device Technician Boise Full-Time

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Role

The Boise Heart Institute at Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist who can be either a Medical Assistant or a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. This role involves performing interrogations and device testing of internal cardiac devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders, in accordance with protocols and professional standards.

The clinic offers educational opportunities, including bi-weekly lunch-and-learn sessions with providers and content experts, as well as online learning modules during orientation to build your cardiac knowledge base. You’ll work in a supportive team environment with friendly providers who encourage learning. The Heart Institute provides care for a wide range of heart conditions and operates state-of-the-art centers in Boise and Nampa, with outreach to other communities in the Treasure Valley.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients regarding manufacturer equipment and device knowledge.
• Competently care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.
• Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
• Device Operation/Checks:
  • Interrogate and complete device testing of internal cardiac devices per competency guidelines.
  • Upload all interrogation and device testing reports to the EHR per competency guidelines.
  • Monitor and create remote download reports for physicians through competency guidelines.
  • Review accuracy of downloaded device information, edit as needed, and enter it into manufacturer sites and EHR systems.
• Complete all required didactic and competency training upon hire and annually.
• Schedule patient appointments appropriately.
• Develop systems to maintain readiness for audits (FDA, DNV, CMS, etc.) using tools like Smartsheets and Tableau.
• Manage high-risk FDA device recalls and follow-up.
• May be required to travel between clinics.

Requirements

• Must be a Medical Assistant – OR – possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MA certification required from one of the following SAHS-approved agencies:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Understanding of EKGs, external and internal cardiac monitors, pacemakers, and defibrillators required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network required at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS.

Benefits

Saint Alphonsus fosters personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to develop your career while maintaining work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous PTO and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for your family.
• Multiple life insurance plans that adapt to your needs.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

Schedule

40 hours per week – 5 shifts of 8 hours each, Monday through Friday, approximately between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.