POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Medical Director, the Cardiac Device Technician will assist in the management of all patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs).  Primarily the daily review and documentation of remote pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) transmissions and alerts.  This ambulatory setting requires the Device Tech to work in a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care.  The Device Tech must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in order to maximize the clinical relationship with the physician providers, Independent licensed providers (NP/PA), clinical administrative staff, and other device medical staff.

• Daily review and documentation of remote transmissions
• May require travel to Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro
• Appropriate communication of finding requiring further attention with responsible MD or NP/PA
• Enrollment, education, scheduling, and maintenance of patient in various remote monitoring systems (Merlin, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, etc.)
• Assists with the management and maintenance of the remote monitoring program (Merlin, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, etc.)
• Collection of patients from waiting area, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, assisting in check-out process.

Position: Cardiac Device Technician        

Department: SEMC MDs

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Triaging reports on a daily basis

Patient notification of follow-up

Assists patients with transmissions over the phone

Troubleshoot issues with the remote monitoring systems

Assists with device advisories/recalls

Performs other duties as assigned

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Current BLS certification required

EXPERIENCE:

Required:  Successful completion of a full Cardiac Device Educational Program (such as PrepMD) OR

Two years of current experience analyzing and programming cardiac implantable devices

Required:  Minimum of two years of current experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward fellow employees
• The ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstration of independent judgement within the scope of this position
• Well-developed organizational skills in order to determine the needs of the patients
• The ability to stand, walk, and bend for an extended period of time
• Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse role as member of the patient care team
• Demonstrated proficiency in English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic calculations in English
• Ability to communicate effectively using voicemail, email, fax, telephone, etc.
• Demonstrated customer service skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans