Cardiac Device Management Technician

Day (United States of America)

1613 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Florida

32803

Monitors and evaluates critical cardiac rhythms and EKG analysis in-person and from remote transmissions based on global billing periods. Interrogates, interprets, and re-programs cardiac devices, providing full disclosure reports for physician approval and entry to EMR. Monitors heart failure reports remotely for ICD and CRT devices monthly, providing full disclosure reports to the cardiologist per notification protocol for approval and entry to EMR. Evaluates remote alerts daily from all device websites, retrieves and triages information, and prepares full disclosure reports for physician approval based on notification protocols. Determines when adequate test results have been obtained and consults supervisor when results are not adequate. Communicates critical findings to supervisor or physician directly and immediately. Schedules device interrogation appointments correctly based on global periods to support safe device follow-up care. Ensures all charges are entered accurately daily, including correct diagnosis codes. May require travel to multiple cardiology arrhythmia service locations. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of all programmer equipment, standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities. [Required]
• Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. [Required]
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac medications. [Required]
• Must be detail oriented and able to perform all job requirements in an independent environment. [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities by providing a variety of remote checks, in-office interrogations, and programming of implanted cardiac devices. [Required]
• Reviews abnormal device checks with the Cardiologist or Nurse Practitioner. [Required]
• Identifies device and/or lead issues and programs to correct if possible. [Required]
• Performs noninvasive pacemaker studies with the physician in the clinic setting. [Required]
• Identify patients who may need device upgrade, lead revision, and generator change. [Required]
• Schedules remote follow-up and calls patient after each remote transmission. [Required]
• Maintains accurate patient implant data in database. [Required]
• Review and return to appropriate device company, quarterly follow-up reports to device registry. [Required]
• Place ambulatory monitors and provide education on monitor use and return instructions. [Required]
• Download Holter monitors using software and interpret data as required. [Required]
• Mentors and trains other team members on implantable devices. [Required]
• Advanced ECG knowledge through direct work experience or course completion. [Required]

Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• Or course completion. [Required]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) [Preferred]
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) [Preferred]
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) [Preferred]
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Preferred]
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) [Preferred]
• Certified EKG Technician (CET) [Preferred]
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) [Preferred]

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$21.77 - $40.48