INTRODUCTION

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cardiac Device Technician with Heart Center At St. Mark’s Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Heart Center At St. Mark’s Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Cardiac Device Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays
Seeking a Cardiac Device Tech for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

EDUCATION:

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years’ experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemaker and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude) OR cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school.
Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin).

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Current BLS certification preferred.
Supporting HCA Healthcare’s 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Cardiac Device Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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Provide thorough, proficient pacemaker and AICD interrogation and re-programming to cardiac device patients in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission.
Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention.
Interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision
Trouble shoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review.
Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.
Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.
Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website. Immediately contact “no show” patients to ensure they are re-scheduled.
Assist EP nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching.  Consistently travel to regional offices for assigned device clinics.
Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
Serve as resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.
Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.