Cardiac Device Technician

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Cardiac Device Technician Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists Benefits Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: * Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. * Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. * Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing * 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock * Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. * Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more * Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts * Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships * Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) * Colleague recognition program * Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) * Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a Cardiac Device Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! What you will do in this role: Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, RN or Medical Director, the Cardiac Device Technician will provide thorough, proficient interrogation and assist in the management of all patients with CIED (Cardiac Implantable Electrical Device) in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission. These include pacemakers, ICD's, ILR's and cardiac resynchronization devices. Responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention. The outpatient setting requires the Device Technologist with a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care. * Interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices (all CIED's) with minimal physician supervision. * Trouble shoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution. * Collaborate with EP nurses, physicians, vendor representatives and non-physicians with direct patient care, device status and accurately document device analysis in EMR for review. * Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol. * Provides implantable loop recorder post implant instructions to the patient and family and follow up outpatient monitoring. * Enrollment, scheduling, education, and maintenance of patients in various remote monitoring platforms (Carelink, Latitude, Merlin, and Biotronik). * Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website. Immediately contact "no show" patients to ensure they are re-scheduled. * Consistently travel to regional or satellite offices for assigned device clinics. * Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships. * Serve as resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services. * Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues. * Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies. * Responsible for alignment of cardiac device billing and coding with current guidelines and industry standards to optimize reimbursement and operational success. * Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. * Performs other related job functions as assigned What Qualifications you will need: EDUCATION: * High School degree or equivalent required. EXPERIENCE: * Minimum of one year Cardiology experience required working in a clinical practice in the area of * Cardiology/Cardiovascular/Cardiac Sciences with direct patient care experience required * Minimum of one year experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and ICD's (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Abbott/St. Jude) OR cardiac device technology certification from a recognized device training school such as ATI or PrepMD preferred * Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin) preferred. * Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: * Current BLS certification required. * Certification of completion from an approved cardiac device technical school (such as ATI or Prep MD) or program preferred OR educational/clinical experience to qualify for Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred * Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS) from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) within two years of hire strongly encouraged and preferred Supporting HCA Healthcares 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Device Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2025-09-27