Device Tech

Device Tech

This position is responsible for providing clinical, educational, research, and administrative support for the implantable device program. The position coordinates the interrogation of the implantable devices which includes device data that is acquired during onsite device interrogation as well as data that a patient may submit from home to an Internet housed database. The role includes a research component for ongoing studies and maintenance of several databases. The role also serves to educate fellows, NP/PAs, and other staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of the interrogated device data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently room patients and complete intake documentation.
• Independently interrogate patient devices scheduled within the device.
• Reprogram devices under the supervision/direction of Physician/NP/PA.
• Input and update patient and device information for new implants and update current information.
• Monitor patients enrolled in various monitoring programs.
• Oversee and perform remote monitoring with selected patients on a routine basis.
• Provide clinical support during device interrogations and reprogramming.
• Educate fellows, NP/PAs, and other staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of the interrogated device data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients.
• Participate in ongoing research studies and maintain several databases related to implantable devices.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Health Care
• Clinical Documentation Review
• Remote Patient Monitoring
• Quality Control (QC)
• Cardiac Devices
• Cardiology

Minimum Qualifications

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• One (1) year experience in cardiology, either in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Minimum of one (1) current/valid certification from the following list:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification within 4 years of hire.
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Tech (CRAT) credential/certification required within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmission (e.g., Carelink, Latitude, Merlin).
• Cardiovascular technologist or EP lab technologist holding minimum of RCES, RCIS credential.
• Proven ability and verifiable experience with cardiac devices.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: Lutheran Clinic

Work City: Wheat Ridge

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$24.30 - $37.52