? (6/25/2025) Cardiac Device Technician

Company: Kaiser
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

CARDIAC DEVICE TECH 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Job Summary: Cardiac Device Technician will provide thorough, proficient interrogation, re-programming of Cardiac Implantable Electronic device (CIED) commonly known as pacemakers and ICDs to name a few. These cardiac device patients may present in person, remotely, and/or via phone transmission. Technicians may be responsible for initial device analysis, preliminary report generation, and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention. Essential Responsibilities: - Interrogates, reprograms and performs function analysis of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) programming per physician orders and under supervision of Physician or mid-level provider as an NP or PA. - Performs clinical analysis of permanent pacemakers and ICD patients in the clinic and remotely. - Efficient knowledge and usage of various device programmers such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical on a daily basis. - Performs initial interrogation, threshold testing, review clinical diagnostics, perform reprogramming and print final report for physician review. - Documents in the Specialized Clinics flow sheet within EHR, using the assigned physician's standard. - Relays physician recommendations to the patients related to device adjustments. - Coordinates and arranges alternative, low volume device interrogations such as ELA and Biotronik. Enters orders in EMR per Orders Management protocol. - Provides support and coverage for the Cardiac Monitoring Center as needed. - Coordinates all home-based remote monitoring programs such as Merlin.net, Carelink, Latitude and any Trans telephonic CIED analysis rooms device patients and/or office visits for the CIED APP/Physicians. - Performs serial reprogramming of devices during Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy clinic. - Demonstrates an ongoing competency in Device electrocardiograph monitoring, device scanning, analysis and report generation for physician review. - Knowledge of concepts related to the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) interrogation and function analysis. - Conducts or performs ICD reprogramming per physician order. - Displays knowledge (expertise) to recognize normal device function threshold analysis and device programming during CIED implant procedure per facility policy. Basic Qualifications: Experience - Minimum two (2) years in Cardiac Device experience or equivalent years of CIED industry experience. Education - Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular or Allied Health Training program required. License, Certification, Registration - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CCI) within 6 months of hire - Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: - Experience as a Device company representative with companies such as Biotronic, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude, experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemaker and AICDs (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude OR Cardiovascular technologist. - Experience reviewing and managing remote device transmission (ex. Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin, OR Certification from a recognized Cardiac Device Training School (i.e. ATI, IBHRE, Medtronic Academy). - Knowledge of Cardiovascular terminology. - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. - Proficient use of keyboard. - Actively stays up to date in device management and trends in technology related to device management. - Excellent communication and patient education skills. - Self-motivated and able to work well independently. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience with the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) strongly preferred. - A.S. Degree or Bachelors Degree preferred. - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred. - IBHRE certification preferred. PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South Building HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 07:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level : Entry Level Job Category : Clinical Support Department : Central Campus South - Cardiology - 1130 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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