• Cardiac EP Technologist

    Banner Health (Mesa, AZ)


    Primary City/State:

    Chandler, Arizona

    Department Name:

    East Valley Cardiology-Clinic

    Work Shift:

    Day

    Job Category:

    Clinical Care

     

    The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

     

    Join our Cardiology team within an academic center with the latest and greatest technologies and treatment options. Work closely with world renowned physicians, and obtain certification with device reps. Ideal for experienced device tech who can collaborate with team, EP providers, medical device reps, while ensuring accuracy of the down loads of the implantable devices.

    Required Qualifications:

    BLS (Banner Approved)

    2 Years Cardiology EP Experience

    Location:

    Primary location will be 1435 S Alma School Rd. Suite 310 Chandler AZ, 85286

    Rotating with EP provider clinic:

    6424 E. Broadway Road, Suite 105, Mesa, AZ 85206 (every Tuesday)

     

    1520 S. Dobson Road, Suite 203, Mesa, AZ 85202 (one Tuesday a month)

     

    **Hours:** Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

     

    At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is integral to the Electrophysiology Program as is responsible for the clinical assessment of EP patients and evaluation and optimization of their cardiac device when present. This includes following clinical practice guidelines in combination with analysis and programing of all manufacturers’ cardiac implanted devices (i.e., pacemaker, AICD, OLR), cardiac resynchronization devices and event monitoring devices using specific manufacturers’ proprietary programmers to obtain cardiac functional data with clinical scenario.

    CORE FUNCTIONS

    1. Under the supervision of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, is directly responsible for the remote monitoring, program creation, maintenance and compliance for multiple clinics, according to clinical standards.

    2. Identifies the need for and is a resource and educator for equipment education. Provides user (physician, nursing, other allied health staff, families) education on medical equipment specific to the EP program.

    3. May program/reprogram devices based on interrogated data of PPM/AICD under the direction and protocol of electrophysiologist.

    4. Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance on all patient care equipment in a timely manner consistent with regulatory standards.

    5. Provides customer relations and resolves equipment service problems by ensuring that clinical capability is restored as quickly as possible. Maintains communication with customers regarding the status of equipment repairs. Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate. Coordinates/schedules service (self, vendor and, when appropriate, other technicians) via management of customer expectations. Performs device investigations related to regulations and/or incident reporting.

    6. Responsible for alignment of cardiac device billing and coding with current guidelines and industry standards to optimize reimbursement and operational success.

    7. May act as coordinator for the Cardiac Device support group, if applicable to the department.

    8. Liaison with clinical research team on research protocol conduct.

    9. This position has a service responsibility in several departments in multiple facilities. Customers are internal and external (including physicians, nurses, families, other hospitals). This position receives direction from the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

     

    Candidate must possess knowledge as typically obtained through 2 years of experience in Cardiology. BLS Certification is required.

     

    Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Associate’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field preferred.

     

    International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certification preferred.

     

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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    EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

     

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

     

    Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability