Pacemaker Technician - full time, days

Essential Functions

• Perform complete diagnostic pacemaker and ICD parameter testing.
• Retrieve, analyze and report on device data posted to the device company websites for remote home monitoring testing.
• Assess the patient’s condition in relation to the pacemaker or ICD therapy programmed.
• Collect and analyze all available data from the pacemaker and ICD in regards to function and stored events/episodes since last device evaluation.
• Review data as needed with Device Company Technical Services and/or physicians.
• Provide information, follow-up reports and support services to physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Maintain accurate patient and device information in the patient’s medical and electronic health records.
• Provide educational and emotional support to patients and their families after device implant.
• Detect, identify and verify battery depletion or component malfunction in pacemaker or ICD’s, and recommend the appropriate monitoring or corrective action needed.
• Complete Cath Lab Intervention Forms with accurate information about present and past pacemaker or ICD systems for upcoming device system interventions.
• Participate in clinical research trials for implanted devices, not limited to pacemaker or ICD implants.
• Analyze Loop Recording Monitors (ILR’s) and pacemaker and ICD device function on holter monitor recordings.
• Stand in for Stress testing and make appropriate programming changes to meet end point objectives.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• One-year related experience
• CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an established school of cardiovascular technology program
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)