Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Senior Cardiac Pacer-ICD Technician interrogates implantable cardiac devices, monitors remote data, and performs post-operative wound checks. They are responsible for identifying arrhythmias, providing patient education, and coordinating care within a team-based cardiology practice.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience interrogating cardiac devices with specific programming software proficiency. Candidates must pass an arrhythmia course and obtain Pacemaker/ICD programming certification within 12 months of hire.
A Senior Cardiac Pacer-ICD Technician working in the Adult Cardiology Practice works under the supervision of the cardiology physicians and reports directly to the Nurse Manager or Regional Manager of the department. Must be able to identify arrhythmias and respond per department guidelines including making clinical judgements per national standards and within scope of practice. Interrogates implantable cardiac devices including retrieving clinical data, trouble shooting of devices to ensure proper functionality, generating a summary report, and scheduling a follow up visit. Performs Pacemaker/ICD checks in office. Remote monitoring of devices including Linq and Loop Recorders and other implantable devices. The Senior Cardiac Pacer-ICD Technician will also perform post-operative wound checks with initial interrogation and report any abnormalities to practitioner. Provides device-related education to patients during their initial post-op visit as well. This position may occasionally act as back up for the Cardiac Device Tech.
Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
Preferred: BA or BS Degree
Preferred: Pacemaker/ICD programming experience Epic EMR experience
Must obtain Pacemaker/ICD programming certification within 12 months of hire.
A Senior Cardiac Pacer-ICD Technician working in the Adult Cardiology Practice works under the supervision of the cardiology physicians and reports directly to the Nurse Manager or Regional Manager of the department. Must be able to identify arrhythmias and respond per department guidelines including making clinical judgements per national standards and within scope of practice. Interrogates implantable cardiac devices including retrieving clinical data, trouble shooting of devices to ensure proper functionality, generating a summary report, and scheduling a follow up visit. Remote monitoring of devices including Linq and Loop Recorders and other implantable devices. The Senior Cardiac Pacer-ICD Technician will also perform post-operative wound checks with initial interrogation and report any abnormalities to practitioner. Provides device-related education to patients during their initial post-op visit as well. This position may occasionally act as back up for the Cardiac Device Tech. All other duties as assigned.
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