Cardiac Device Technician, Cardiology

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.

The Elfers Cardiovascular Center is located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street, 2nd floor, in Newton, MA). Our team provides a wide range of outpatient care for patients who have a high risk of heart disease. We provide diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care.

This is a full-time, 40-hour role expected to be onsite Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm. The Cardiac Device Technician will partner with our experienced team performing a variety of patient care and technical duties in the in-patient setting and in our outpatient Cardiac Device Clinics. The Tech will perform comprehensive pacemaker and defibrillator checks, monitor loop recorders, and analyze and interpret device data to support patient care.
Responsibilities may also include follow-up of patients participating in research studies and clinical trials in Cardiac device therapy utilizing new therapies and devices.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for specializing in the implantation and management of pacemakers.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Prepare patients for pacemaker implantation by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
-Assist the physician during the pacemaker implantation procedure.
-Program the pacemaker and adjusting its settings as needed.
-Monitor patients after pacemaker implantation to ensure that the device is functioning properly and that the patient is not experiencing any complications.
-Educate patients on the proper care and maintenance of their pacemakers.
-Troubleshoot and repair pacemakers as needed.
-Maintain accurate and detailed records of each patient's pacemaker implantation and management.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Completion of a Pacemaker Technician training program or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years required

 

 

Onsite

 

2014 Washington Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$26.67 - $38.15/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

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