Cardiac Device Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Founded in 1993, Intercoastal Medical Group is an association of more than 100 highly credentialed physicians encompassing many medical specialties serving Sarasota County and Manatee County, Florida with nine locations. Intercoastal is the premier provider of choice in the Sarasota / Bradenton area.

Intercoastal Medical Group also prides itself on offering this area’s most current technology and resources. Extensive laboratory and diagnostic equipment and a day surgery center allow for fast and accurate diagnostic tests and procedures at conveniently located Intercoastal facilities.

We are always looking for qualified and compassionate professionals to join our team of dedicated providers and staff. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of patients, then Intercoastal Medical Group is the place for you.

About the Role:

The Cardiac Technician will perform arrhythmia analysis and interpretation of ECG data recorded by implanted cardiac loop recorders. 

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: 3333 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion ECG/Arrhythmia Interpretation Course 
• Certificate of Completion ECG/Arrhythmia Interpretation Course
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing cardiac rhythm interpretation in a cardiology practice, hospital setting and/or cardiac remote monitoring company. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis. 
• Ability to comply with healthcare privacy regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and healthcare compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Utilization of R360 (Cardiac Device Clinic software database). 

• Analyze and interpret implanted loop recorder rhythm strips. 

• Report critical rhythm abnormalities or urgent findings to medical staff and/or device clinic manager per established notification protocol. 

• Prepare and process monthly billable loop recorder summary reports (includes but not limited to scheduling future transmissions, reviewal of prior billing date of service).

• Contact patients via telephone when necessary to secure missing transmitted data or follow-up transmissions.

• Perform device interrogations and programming for pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and other cardiac devices.

• Assist cardiologists during device implantation procedures by providing technical support and ensuring device functionality.

• Conduct routine follow-up evaluations and troubleshooting of cardiac devices to detect and resolve any malfunctions or irregularities.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of device data, patient interactions, and procedural outcomes in compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Educate patients and healthcare staff on device operation, care, and monitoring protocols to promote optimal device performance and patient safety.

• Apply Holter monitors as needed (includes but not limited to completing the necessary monitor registration, patient education on the proper us of the Holter monitor and answer patient questions related to the Holter monitor as needed). 

• Assist with the management of disconnected implantable remote monitors (includes but not limited to reviewing vendor websites for newly disconnected monitors, contacting patients via telephone and assisting the patient in the reconnection of the remote monitor, appropriate documentation of all attempts to restore remote monitor connection). 

Skills:

The Cardiac Device Technician utilizes technical skills daily to analyze ECG data. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting device data and identifying potential issues that may affect device performance or patient safety. Effective communication skills are used to educate patients and collaborate with cardiologists and nursing staff, facilitating seamless care coordination. Attention to detail is critical when maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulatory standards, which helps ensure compliance and quality assurance. Additionally, proficiency with specialized software and remote monitoring tools enables the technician to provide timely interventions and support continuous patient monitoring.

Intercoastal is a drug free workplace and EEO compliant. 

Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include:

* Health insurance

* Short Term Disability

* Paid Time Off

* Holiday Pay

* 401k Reitrement

* Scrub Allowance and more