Cardiac Device Technician

The Cardiac Device Center is a dedicated ambulatory clinic providing outpatient, long-term, regularly scheduled, and remote management of patients with cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs).

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Medical Director, the Cardiac Device Technician will assist in the management of all patients with CIEDs. Primarily the daily review and documentation of remote pacemaker, ICD, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) transmissions and alerts. This ambulatory setting requires the Device Technologist to work in a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care. The Device Technologist 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 center staff.

Responsibilities include;

Collaborate with physician/nurse practitioner regarding device status and accurately document device analysis for review.

* Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.

• * Serve as resource to providers and other employees regarding device patients and services.
• * Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
• * Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• * Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.

Performs other duties as assigned.

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering in the biomedical field strongly preferred.

* Successful completion of a full Cardiac Device Educational Program (i.e., PrepMD) or, one year's experience in Electrophysiology is strongly preferred

* Current experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions is strongly preferred.

* Certification by IHBRE within two years of employment is strongly preferred and encouraged but not mandatory

* Current BLS certification required.

* ACLS certification is required within the first year of employment

* Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.

* 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 judgment within the scope of this position.

* Well-developed organizational skills in order to determine the needs of 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 required.

* Ability to communicate effectively using voice mail, e-mail, fax machine, telephone, etc.

* Demonstrated customer service skills.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.