Cardiac Device Specialist (Full Time 40 Hours/Week), Allegheny General Hospital

Job Title

Pacemaker Technician

Job Description

This role is full-time 40 hours per week, daylight, and is located at Allegheny General Hospital on the North Side of Pittsburgh, PA.

General Overview:

Analyzes and interrogates pacemakers, ICDs and implantable loop recorders across the cardiology practices. Supports the telemonitoring program by reviewing the data and maintaining software application.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pacer equipment. (20%)
• Analyzes and re-programs all pacemakers with various programs. (20%)
• Performs independent quarterly transtelephonic pacemaker checks. (15%)
• Is responsible for all data through software application (15%)
• Reprograms devices as ordered by the physician. (10%)
• Maintains follow up appointments for pacemaker and ICD patients. (10%)
• Conducts family and patient education on care of pacemaker/ICD's. (5%)
• Performs EKGs as needed. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Associates degree and one or more years related experience and training
• BLS certification
• 1 year experience as a Senior Monitor technician

Preferred

• 1 year in electrophysiology field

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