Cardiac Device Management Technician

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a Cardiac Device Management Technician for its AHMG Cardiology Virtual Care Center in Orlando, Florida. The position works Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and involves monitoring and evaluating cardiac rhythms and EKGs, interrogating and reprogramming implanted cardiac devices, and reporting findings to physicians.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate critical cardiac rhythms and EKG analysis in person and from remote transmissions, based on global billing periods.
• Interrogate, interpret and reprogram cardiac devices, giving full disclosure reports for physician approval and entry into the EMR.
• Monitor heart failure reports monthly for ICD and CRT devices and evaluate remote alerts daily, preparing reports for physician approval.
• Determine when adequate test results have been obtained and consult the supervisor when they are not; communicate critical findings to the supervisor or physician immediately.
• Schedule device interrogation appointments correctly and enter charges and diagnosis codes accurately each day.
• Travel to multiple cardiology arrhythmia service locations may be required.
• Maintain accurate patient implant data in the database, schedule remote follow-ups, call patients after each remote transmission, and review abnormal device checks with the cardiologist or nurse practitioner.
• Perform noninvasive pacemaker studies in the clinic, identify patients needing device upgrades, lead revisions or generator changes, and mentor and train other team members.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent; additional course completion listed as required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English effectively.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Florida Level 2 background screening applies.

Required skills

• Knowledge of programmer equipment, standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities.
• Knowledge of patient reactions and signs of distress, including recognition and treatment of potentially lethal arrhythmias.
• Knowledge of heart anatomy and physiology and cardiac medications.
• Advanced ECG knowledge through direct experience or course completion.
• Preferred certifications: RCES, CCI, CMA, CCT, CET, IBHRE, LPN, or other medical assistant credentials.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Four weeks of fully paid parental leave and career development resources.
• Full-time day shift, pay range of $21.77 to $40.48.