Team Lead - Cardiac Device Technician

Team Lead - Cardiac Device Technician

The Team Lead - Cardiac Device Technician maintains device software information with the latest updates to technology and patient information. The position is responsible for obtaining accurate information recorded for new implants and modified hardware. The position evaluates patients' device needs for the office and coordinates care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and triages daily transmission and alerts from remote monitoring platforms
• Identifies critical arrhythmias, battery depletion, and lead integrity issues. Escalates urgent or life-threatening findings directly to electrophysiologists in real time.
• Accurately instructs patients and/or family members regarding device checks, pulse taking and use of home transmitter. Accurately enters information into device software platform confirming all reports.
• Tracks regulatory/compliance items for device advisories and recalls.
• Answers patient's calls and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains equipment and supplies efficiently and appropriately.
• Maintains patient charts and other departmental data, preparing and providing information as required/requested.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification and pursues professional growth and development.
• Ensures device software is updated with new technology/device information.
• Performs monthly quality review on process for technicians.
• Trains all new device team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years Device experience with Cardiology. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Ability to file numerically and alphabetically.
• Knowledge of Basic ECG Rhythm recognition (normal & abnormal functions).
• Knowledge of various pacemakers/implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD)/implantable loop recorder (ILR) and remote systems.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse