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Cardiac Device Technician

SSM Health

#Data Entry #Documentation #Regulatory Compliance #Communication #Teamwork #Healthcare #Billing #Patient Education #Continuing Education

Quick overview

The Cardiac Device Technician performs remote interrogations of cardiac devices and coordinates patient follow-ups. They also educate patients and ensure proper documentation and billing.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience with pacemakers or defibrillators. Basic Life Support certification is also required.

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Medical Group St. Peters Veterans Mem. Pkwy Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Required: (3)years' pacemaker, defibrillator or Paceart remote monitoring experience
Department: Cardiology
Schedule: M-F Day Shift | No Weekends or Holidays
Location: St. Peters MO A background in cardiology is strongly preferred. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to multitask effectively while maintaining focus and productivity without requiring step-by-step direction. Must be self-motivated and capable of managing responsibilities independently in a fast-paced clinical environment. Willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training is essential. The training period may extend up to 6 months or longer, depending on individual progress. Training may not be continuous but will include periodic check-ins and competency reviews with experienced site technicians to ensure adherence to proper patient care protocols and standards. Job Summary: Performs remote interrogations of pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable loop recorders using device company websites. Schedules appointments, imports reports, enters data in the proper systems and prepares reports for the physician and the billing department. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Remotely interrogates pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and implantable loop recorder (ILR) patients. Recognizes abnormalities, malfunctions and “end of service” indicators. Notifies cardiologist and assists in scheduling patients for follow up or replacement as indicated. Coordinates and prioritizes with other members of the healthcare team to respond to, plan and initiate timely and efficient care. Educates patients and families regarding device function and clinic follow up scheduling and documents patient interaction thoroughly and accurately. Imports and forwards report within information to referring physicians and providers. Ensures timely and proper documentation and billing. Participates in the device remote monitoring, billing issues and reporting issues. Supports all aspects of documentation and follow-up reports. Provides cross-coverage as necessary and serves as a resource to staff, other departments, and administration. Maintains knowledge of hospital, department, and regulatory agency policies and requirements and participates in continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE Three years' pacemaker, defibrillator or Paceart remote monitoring experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 6107000125 St. Peters Cardiology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.

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