Electrophysiology Device Technician HOPD (1.0 FTE/Days)
Required skills
- High School Diploma/GED
- ECG Course
- cardiac physiology
- disease and rhythms
- pacing therapy
- ICD therapy
- cardiac resynchronization therapy
- syncope
- cardiac monitors
- temporary pacemakers
Nice to have
- Associate's Degree
- Kinesiology
- Exercise Science
- Remote device
- electrophysiology experience
Role summary
Franciscan Health is seeking an Electrophysiology (EP) Device Technician for their Indiana Heart Physicians Building in Indianapolis. This role involves working with EP devices like pacemakers and ICDs, serving as a liaison between physicians and patients, collecting and analyzing device data, and preparing reports. Responsibilities include EKG reads, data entry, equipment maintenance, and professional development in device technologies. A High School Diploma/GED and BLS certification are required, with specific cardiac-related training and licensure needed within one year. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree and 1 year of remote device or electrophysiology experience.
The Electrophysiology (EP) Device Tech is dedicated to EP related technological devices (i.e. pacemakers, ICDs, BiV). This position develops a broad knowledge of EP devices, their manufacturers and functions, as well as new technologies as they emerge. The Electrophysiology Device Tech serves as a liaison between the physician and the patients, collects and evaluates device data, and prepares reports to determine follow up requirements.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- EKG Reads EKGs, including identifying any abnormal findings.
- Data Analysis Analyzes data collected from remote device reports and office checks and determines patient follow up requirements or need for provider review.
- Data Entry Enters data into systems to track device information; produces related reports for providers.
- Material Preparation Reads remote device checks and prepares a summary for final provider review.
- Equipment Maintenance Provide client device interrogation and program adjustments, per the direction of the provider, for all in office device checks.
- Professional Development Develops a broad understanding of all device vendors and device programming requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required High School Diploma/GED
- Required within 90 days Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Required within one year Licensure - . ECG Course or Licensure - . Industry online training academy that includes: cardiac physiology, disease and rhythms; pacing therapy; ICD therapy; cardiac resynchronization therapy, syncope and cardiac monitors and temporary pacemakers.
- Preferred Licensure - . Certified Device Clinic Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technologist (CRAT) from a recognized device training school or industry
- Preferred Associate's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Science or other related Science
- Preferred 1 year Remote device or electrophysiology experience
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
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