• Cardiac Device Technician, Diagnostic Imaging…

    Sutter Health (Sacramento, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

    Position Overview:

    Performs, with MD’s oversight, in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices. The Device Tech will support patients with MRI conditional pacemakers in the Imaging facilities. They will support their care and implements treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. Performs basic interrogation, adjustments to programming per order, and troubleshoot basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. This person will support numerous imaging sites in the Sacramento/Placer area.

     

    **Job Description** :

    EDUCATION:

    + High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    + BLS- Basic Life Support Certifications

    + Cardiac Device Training by CIED Manufacturer certificate of completion within 12 months

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    + 2 years recent relevant experience

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** **:

    + Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.

    + Demonstrates in-depth knowledge, technical skills and abilities to perform the technical aspects of the essential functions.

    + Attention to details.

    + Ability to write legibly.

    + Uses advance and in-depth knowledge/understanding of the device technology, the purpose of device implant, the expected alteration in clinical condition, and potential device related cause for patient symptoms.

    + Effective and consistent troubleshooting device problems in the wide array of implantable device types implanted.

    + Interrogates pacemakers and ICS from all major manufacturers.

    + Use device management protocol to support pacemaker patients during their MRI procedure

    + Analyzes device function: review of parameters, testing of sensing and capture for each lead, assessing lead integrity and battery status.

    + Uses device management protocol to make basic changes to optimize programming.

    + Understands the interaction between programming changes and the potential clinical outcome, collaborates with MD to ensure best programming.

    + Evaluates stored and real time EKGs and identifies arrhythmias, pacing or sensing problems, and identifies appropriate or inappropriate device intervention for arrhythmias.

    + Notifies the MD of abnormal findings and appropriately seeks guidance regarding programming changes or referral for further evaluation by MD.

    + Screens and documents rhythm strips sent electronically by patients being monitored remotely.

     

    TRAVEL REQUIRED: This position will support multiple sites around the Greater Sacramento area.

    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday

    Weekend Requirements:

    None

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    40

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $35.68 to $44.59 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_