Technician-Electrophysiology

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Waynestatephysicians · Detroit, MI

Part-timeRemote5d ago

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Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Job Summary: Monitor patients with implanted cardiac devices and perform a variety of diagnostic procedures, analyses and evaluations through remote monitoring and at clinic settings Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enroll patients in remote monitoring of devices; educate patients about devices Schedule and monitor device remote transmissions; monitor alerts received from devices and notify patients of significant results and to schedule an appointment with physicians Evaluate device programming and proper functioning including batteries and wires/leads; monitor device battery life and voltage Program/reprogram devices as needed; identify and address device malfunctions Provide care for the physical needs of patients including wound care for newly implanted devices, staple/suture removal Notify physicians regarding significant findings/results including irregular heart rhythms Complete and upload/scan reports to patients' electronic medical record Order devices, supplies and educational materials for the clinic or to be sent to patients' homes Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice Supervisory Responsibilities: None Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

Completion of an approved cardiac device technical program

1-3 years cardiac device management experience

Patient care experience

Certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician

ACLS and BLS Certification

Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular diseases,cardiac medications and cardiac rhythms

Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm data

Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)

Good analytical and judgment skills

Ability to use computer software programs and systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data

Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:

Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures

Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, stooping/kneeling, bending

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly

Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust vision focus

Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Operate in a hospital, medical center or clinic setting

Routinely use medical devices and equipment including pacemakers, defibrillators and other cardiac devices

Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Work Schedule:

40-hour workweek

Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department

May require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arises

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

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