Arrhytmia Tech

Job Title

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Heart Rhythm Center Staff and Clinical Services regarding cardiac rhythm monitoring and CIED monitoring
• Applies external cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment
• Assists in establishing new CIED patients' to practice for follow-up; gather information of previous follow-up, obtains release of information as needed, initiates and accepts transfer of remote services, monitors hospital procedure schedule for new CIED implants and/or revisions
• Communicates with patients verbally and in written/typed format
• Communicates with Heart Rhythm Center's vendors/manufacturing representatives; cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) and external monitoring device industry representatives for technical and patient assistance as needed, wearable defibrillator representative for need for fitting adjustments
• Completes billing as needed
• Documents in patients' charts; progress notes as appropriate in the EMR, patient symptoms, PDF documents of recorded rhythm strips and/or summary data, & routes reports to the appropriate provider for interpretation
• Educates patients on monitoring of heart rhythms and use of external cardiac monitors, on post CIED implant activity restrictions, follow-up care, and remote monitor use
• Educates staff within and outside of Iowa Heart Center on monitoring procedures and protocols, monitor functionality and follow-up
• Enters detailed data in computer and maintains EMR and device database; manufacturer representative evaluations, discrete data utilized for device tracking with FDA and identification for safety advisories/recalls
• Maintains CIED remote websites; updates new hardware and demographic data, processes deaths and transfers of care, follows up on missed remote transmissions and disconnected monitors
• Maintains, tracks supplies and equipment; assures appropriate charging and software update of equipment used for universal interrogation of CIEDs
• Makes general interpretation of arrhythmias; identifies adverse arrhythmias and informs a Heart Rhythm Center nurse, Advanced Heart Failure or provider as needed
• Navigates to the Heart Rhythm Center's secured external websites for enrollment of services, appointment scheduling, equipment ordering, report collection, and/or updating patient information.
• Notifies a Heart Rhythm Center nurse of significant patient complaints
• Orders supplies for cardiac arrhythmia and/or device monitoring
• Performs device interrogations using remote monitors and CIED manufacturer specific universal interrogators; one week post implant, per provider add-on orders, and to reset specific alerts within the CIED
• Schedules patients for follow-up and testing within Practice Manager and in various CIED vendor remote sites
• Troubleshoots monitor performance, arranges for monitor replacement or sends for repair as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider; certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately within 6 weeks of hire). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Takes Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) -Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) Exam within 18 months of hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer/keyboard skills required
• Cardiac medical terminology class within six (6) months of hire
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire. Test out or repeat with passing score every two (2) years
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.