Cardiac Device Technician - Countryside Cardiology - 140620

Cardiac Device Technician - Countryside Cardiology

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Cardiac Device Technician who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare's top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

Status: Full Time

Shift Days/Hours: Mon thru Fri 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (May Vary)

Location: Safety Harbor, FL

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

Always in person

Unlock your Career Potential: Join our Medical Group Team and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Responsibilities:

• Supports physicians and performs implanted cardiac device interrogations and adjusts/reprograms device settings under direct supervision of cardiology provider.
• Responsible for implanted cardiac device set-up, monitoring and reporting, both in-clinic and remote transmissions. Responsible for LifeVest remote monitoring and reporting.
• Serves as a resource and assists physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care to facilitate efficient patient flow and physician access.
• Assists or provides education to patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling and device home monitoring.
• Assists with wound checks following implants.
• Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.
• Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps toward resolution.
• Manages recall notices for implanted devices alerting physicians, contacting patients, and making appropriate adjustments/arrangements for resolution.
• Manages closer monitoring for patient devices nearing ERI, ensuring appropriate follow-through and procedure scheduling for generator change once ERI has been reached.
• Maintains precise templates and database of all information for monitors and devices.
• Additional duties include appointment scheduling, ensures rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies, medical record management and ensures equipment is in good working condition and notifies appropriate staff of problem areas or safety issues.

Required Education:

• HS Diploma or GED

Required Experience (1 of the following):

• Cardiology Arrhythmia Certification and 3 years of healthcare or 1 year of Cardiology or
• Cardiology Arrhythmia Certification and graduation from an approved technical school specializing in implanted devices and/or arrhythmia or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

Required Skills:

• Candidates must have understanding of arrhythmias, pacing and defibrillation therapies
• Candidate must be familiarity with various cardiac devices including pacemakers.

Required Certification:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Certifications:

• CRAT Certification (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician)
• RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist)
• CCDS (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist)
• CEPS (Certified Electrophysiology Specialist)

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