Monitor Tech

Cardiac Device Technician

Position: Cardiac Device Technician

Department: BMC Health - Cardiovascular Medicine

Schedule: Full Time

Position Summary

Under the supervision of Nursing Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director the Cardiac Device Technician will assist in the management of all patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs). Primarily the daily review and documentation of remote pacemaker implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) transmissions and alerts. This ambulatory setting requires the Device Tech to work in a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care. The Device Tech must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in order to maximize the clinical relationship with the physician providers Independent licensed providers (NP/PA) clinical administrative staff and other device medical staff.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Triaging reports on a daily basis
• Patient notification of follow-up
• Assists patients with transmissions over the phone
• Troubleshoot issues with the remote monitoring systems
• Assists with device advisories/recalls
• Daily review and documentation of remote transmissions
• Requires travel to Norwood Foxboro Brighton and Methuen
• Appropriate communication of finding requiring further attention with responsible MD or NP/PA
• Enrollment education scheduling and maintenance of patient in various remote monitoring systems (Merlin Boston Scientific Medtronic etc.)
• Assists with the management and maintenance of the remote monitoring program (Merlin Boston Scientific Medtronic etc.)
• Collection of patients from waiting area vital signs 12-lead electrocardiogram assisting in check-out process.
• Must adhere to all of BMCs RESPECT behavioral standards.

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma required

Bachelors Degree strongly preferred

Certificates Licenses Registrations Required:

Current BLS certification required

Experience:

Required: Successful completion of a full Cardiac Device Educational Program (such as PrepMD) OR Two years of current experience analyzing and programming cardiac implantable devices

Required: Minimum of two years of current experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills

The ability to work as a team member promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward fellow employees

The ability to organize and prioritize work

Demonstration of independent judgement within the scope of this position

Well-developed organizational skills in order to determine the needs of the patients

The ability to stand walk and bend for an extended period of time

Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse role as member of the patient care team

Demonstrated proficiency in English verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read write perform simple arithmetic calculations in English

Ability to communicate effectively using voicemail email fax telephone etc.

Demonstrated customer service skills

Compensation Range: 26.68- 37.50

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and market-competitiveness. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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