Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

With physician oversight, the cardiac Device Technician performs independently in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker, ICD, bi-ventricular, and loop recorder devices. Manages device patients and their care implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other device team members. Able to perform basic interrogation, adjustments to programming as per protocol or specific order, and able to troubleshoot advanced device issues. Performs device clinic triage including patient instruction and education regarding device and remote monitoring.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

1. Associate's degree required, bachelor preferred

2. Pacemaker, ICD and Loop Recorder Technology: Minimum of 2 years training in device technology, to include training in device classes with all device vendors from beginning to advanced OR minimum of 6 months experience with additional training in the device clinic with physician supervision and device company representatives over 12 months (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, ELA, Medtronic, and St. Jude) or device technology certification from a recognized device training school.

3. Remote Device Transmissions training (Biotronik, Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin).

4. Continuing education keeping up to date on device technology and advancements.

Experience:

1. Minimum of three years in Cardiology in a clinic or hospital setting, or as a device industry representative.

2. Extensive knowledge of implantable cardiac pacemaker, ICD and loop recorder devices required.

Licensure/Certification:

1. Current BCLS certification.

2. CCDS certification preferred but not required.5

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Frequent amount of physical activity including reading, sitting, standing and walking.

2. Requires lifting, carrying and/or pushing/pulling a wide range of weight.

3. Periodically performing detailed tasks, and very frequently being subject to interruptions, and evolving and changing work priorities.

4. Working in a patient care environment may result in exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran