Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing clinical, educational, research and administrative support for the implantable device program. The position coordinates the interrogation of the implantable devices which includes device data that is acquired during onsite device interrogation as well as data that a patient may submit from home to an Internet housed database. The role includes a research component for ongoing studies and maintenance of several databases. The role also serves to educate fellows, NP/PAs, and other staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of the interrogated device data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients.

Scope

As a Cardiac Device Tech you need to know how to

Greet and screen patients, obtain proper consents.

Clean and prepare patient care areas- Independently interrogate patient devices scheduled within the device clinic during office hours

Problem solve and then reprogram device as directed with Physician/NP/PA supervision/direction for implanted cardiac devices

Input patient and device information for new implants along with updating current information

Monitor patients enrolled in various monitoring programs.

Routinely review submissions by the patient and review with physician if needed

Oversee and perform remote monitoring with selected patients on a routine basis

Document in the Specialized Clinics flow sheet within HER or remote monitoring site, using the assigned physicians standard and routes to physician to review/interpret

Input patient and device information for new implants along with updating current information

Create procedure notes for physician review and sign off

Maintain standards for IAC certification and the Health Care Facility License

.We hire people, not resumes.

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree is highly preferred

Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required

International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification, required within four (4) years of hire, required

Certified Rhythm Analysis Tech (CRAT) credential/certification required within 2 years of hire, required

Minimum of one (1) current/valid certification from the following list, preferred - Registered Nurse (RN)- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

One (1) year experience in cardiology, either in a clinic or hospital setting OR a current and unrevoked Cardiac Device Technology Certification from a recognized device training school, required

Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmission (Ex: Carelink, Latitutde and Merlin), required OR Cardiovascular technologist or EP lab technologist holding minimum of RCES, RCIS credential. Proven ability and verifiable experience with cardiac devices

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

Intermountain Health Heart and Vascular-West Park Cardiology

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.