ARRHYTHMIA TECHNICIAN
Req #: | 168785 |
Department: | UWMC HEART INSTITUTE |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 06/17/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $3,682 - $5,268 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
The University of Washington Medical Center's Heart Institute has an outstanding opening for a full-time, day shift, ARRHYTHMIA TECHNICIAN/DEVICE CLINIC SPECIALIST. The person in this role will be part of the Heart Institute Device Clinic team which is a cross-functional team managing the implanted cardiac devices of 2500+ patients. This management includes remote monitoring and analysis of Pacemakers, ICDs and Implantable Loop Recorders from diverse manufacturers including Abbott (formerly St. Jude), Biotronic, Boston Scientific and Medtronic. Continuing training and education is provided to Device Clinic staff by both Providers and device manufacturers allowing the Device Clinic staff to remain on the cutting edge of the ever-developing implantable device industry. In addition the Device Clinic team performs post implantation device interrogation, manages the non-conditional MRI program, provides in-patient support and provides in-clinic implantable device interrogation and adjustments.
The Device Clinic Specialist is a highly skilled cardiac technician with expertise in the area of remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders. The Device Clinic Specialist reviews and analyses critical device data, accurately charts and reports device performance and facilitates the daily device clinic operations.
The Device Clinic Specialist possesses highly specialized knowledge of multi manufacturer implantable cardiac devices and their multifunctional abilities. They have the ability to analyze, maintain and integrate knowledge of cardiac pacing, defibrillation and electrophysiology principles to provide safe and effective patient care.
The Device Clinic Specialist exhibits an understanding of complex cardiac and medical conditions and is able to participate in the review of patient’s clinical health history and medications, which is essential for care planning and management.
The Device Clinic Specialist must possess excellent communication skills, and acts as a liaison between the electrophysiology providers and other clinical care team members, to assure seamless care delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience as an ECG Technician I AND certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation AND certified by the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists OR certified within one year from date of hire
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