Worchester, Massachusetts
Posted: 08-Sep-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 22212
The Device Tech works with the Cardiologists to provide monitoring and programming for device patients. Responsible for the evaluation and optimization in programming for all device patients, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. This position assumes responsibility for pacemaker and LINQ telephonic, home monitor and in person interrogations as ordered by the physicians to assure patient care treatment. Technician may be responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting the physician to all urgent issues requiring further attention. Technician conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations on in-patients and out-patients using electrocardiographic equipment. Assist in training staff and practitioners as needed in the device clinic. Responsible for the on-going management and evaluation of inpatients with devices and patients who transmit remotely.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
- Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety. Adaptability and accuracy.
- Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
- Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
- Skills involving checking Battery Status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, assessing appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemaker/AICD.
- 12 Lead electrocardiogram and arrhythmia detection knowledge.
- Knowledge of pacemaker rhythms.
- Successfully passing safety, cultural sensitivity and blood pathogen classes.