Cardiac Device Technician
Trinity Health
Cardiac Device Technician
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Essential Functions
Assists in planning program growth within the device clinic and facilitates regional connections with the Trinity Health Cardiology team throughout West Michigan.
Performs interrogation, interpretation, and/or reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular pacemakers, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders with minimal physician supervision.
Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps toward resolution.
Collaborates with physicians regarding device status and accurately documents device analyses in the EMR and associated software systems.
Educates patients and their families regarding device function, expectations, remote monitoring, and follow‑up protocols.
Completes accurate device reports for physician interpretation, including documentation and billing data.
Oversees the Device Clinic appointment schedule, ensuring timely patient access and appropriate provider coverage.
Assists electrophysiology physicians and staff in delivering patient teaching.
Collaborates with clerical and medical assistant colleagues in the device clinic; provides orientation to new staff and evaluates competency at least annually.
Travels to regional offices for assigned device clinics, as required.
Serves as a resource to physicians and other practice colleagues regarding device patients and services.
Ensures equipment remains in good working condition and promptly reports any issues or safety concerns.
Ensures programming rooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies.
Demonstrates working knowledge of Holter Monitor application; instructs patients on proper use, event recording, and device return.
Oversees software and performs interactive Holter scanning and data archiving.
Recognizes arrhythmia events and prepares Holter reports for physician interpretation.
Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising Device Clinic policies, procedures, and forms.
Leads the installation, configuration, and maintenance of appropriate software systems, including master data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and system upgrades (hardware and software).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
Associate degree in a related field
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
License - Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
Experience
Preferred:
Minimum of 2 years of training with pacemaker, ICD, and loop recorder technology
OR minimum of 6 months device clinic experience plus 12 months supervised training with vendor representatives (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, ELA, Medtronic, St. Jude, etc.)Completion of a recognized cardiac device technology certification program
Experience with remote device transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin)
Ongoing continuing education in cardiac device advancements
Minimum of 3 years cardiology experience in a clinic, hospital, or cardiac device industry setting
Extensive knowledge of implantable pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recorders
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is:
Proficient in device interrogation, troubleshooting, and programming
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Highly organized and able to manage multiple device patients efficiently
Skilled at patient education and communication
Knowledgeable about current cardiac device technology and vendor platforms
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- Mercy Health West Michigan Physician Office - Specialty Care - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America
Salary
65,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Device interrogation, interpretation, and reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recordersintermediate
- Troubleshooting critical device issuesintermediate
- Patient and family education on device function and remote monitoringintermediate
- Holter Monitor application, scanning, and arrhythmia recognitionintermediate
- EMR and device software documentationintermediate
- Collaboration with physicians and staffintermediate
- Appointment scheduling and clinic oversightintermediate
- Software installation, configuration, and maintenanceintermediate
- Staff orientation and competency evaluationintermediate
- Knowledge of remote transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (experience)
- Associate degree in a related field (experience)
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (experience)
- Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (experience)
- Preferred: License - Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (experience)
- Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of training with pacemaker, ICD, and loop recorder technology OR minimum of 6 months device clinic experience plus 12 months supervised training with vendor representatives (experience)
- Preferred: Completion of a recognized cardiac device technology certification program (experience)
- Preferred: Experience with remote device transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin) (experience)
- Preferred: Ongoing continuing education in cardiac device advancements (experience)
- Preferred: Minimum of 3 years cardiology experience in a clinic, hospital, or cardiac device industry setting (experience)
- Preferred: Extensive knowledge of implantable pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recorders (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning program growth within the device clinic and facilitates regional connections with the Trinity Health Cardiology team throughout West Michigan
- Performs interrogation, interpretation, and/or reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular pacemakers, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders with minimal physician supervision
- Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps toward resolution
- Collaborates with physicians regarding device status and accurately documents device analyses in the EMR and associated software systems
- Educates patients and their families regarding device function, expectations, remote monitoring, and follow‑up protocols
- Completes accurate device reports for physician interpretation, including documentation and billing data
- Oversees the Device Clinic appointment schedule, ensuring timely patient access and appropriate provider coverage
- Assists electrophysiology physicians and staff in delivering patient teaching
- Collaborates with clerical and medical assistant colleagues in the device clinic; provides orientation to new staff and evaluates competency at least annually
- Travels to regional offices for assigned device clinics, as required
- Serves as a resource to physicians and other practice colleagues regarding device patients and services
- Ensures equipment remains in good working condition and promptly reports any issues or safety concerns
- Ensures programming rooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Holter Monitor application; instructs patients on proper use, event recording, and device return
- Oversees software and performs interactive Holter scanning and data archiving
- Recognizes arrhythmia events and prepares Holter reports for physician interpretation
- Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising Device Clinic policies, procedures, and forms
- Leads the installation, configuration, and maintenance of appropriate software systems, including master data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and system upgrades (hardware and software)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision
- general: Retirement Plan
- general: Paid Time Off
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Cardiac Device Technician
Trinity Health
Cardiac Device Technician
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Essential Functions
Assists in planning program growth within the device clinic and facilitates regional connections with the Trinity Health Cardiology team throughout West Michigan.
Performs interrogation, interpretation, and/or reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular pacemakers, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders with minimal physician supervision.
Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps toward resolution.
Collaborates with physicians regarding device status and accurately documents device analyses in the EMR and associated software systems.
Educates patients and their families regarding device function, expectations, remote monitoring, and follow‑up protocols.
Completes accurate device reports for physician interpretation, including documentation and billing data.
Oversees the Device Clinic appointment schedule, ensuring timely patient access and appropriate provider coverage.
Assists electrophysiology physicians and staff in delivering patient teaching.
Collaborates with clerical and medical assistant colleagues in the device clinic; provides orientation to new staff and evaluates competency at least annually.
Travels to regional offices for assigned device clinics, as required.
Serves as a resource to physicians and other practice colleagues regarding device patients and services.
Ensures equipment remains in good working condition and promptly reports any issues or safety concerns.
Ensures programming rooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies.
Demonstrates working knowledge of Holter Monitor application; instructs patients on proper use, event recording, and device return.
Oversees software and performs interactive Holter scanning and data archiving.
Recognizes arrhythmia events and prepares Holter reports for physician interpretation.
Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising Device Clinic policies, procedures, and forms.
Leads the installation, configuration, and maintenance of appropriate software systems, including master data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and system upgrades (hardware and software).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
Associate degree in a related field
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
License - Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
Experience
Preferred:
Minimum of 2 years of training with pacemaker, ICD, and loop recorder technology
OR minimum of 6 months device clinic experience plus 12 months supervised training with vendor representatives (Biotronik, Boston Scientific, ELA, Medtronic, St. Jude, etc.)Completion of a recognized cardiac device technology certification program
Experience with remote device transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin)
Ongoing continuing education in cardiac device advancements
Minimum of 3 years cardiology experience in a clinic, hospital, or cardiac device industry setting
Extensive knowledge of implantable pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recorders
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is:
Proficient in device interrogation, troubleshooting, and programming
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Highly organized and able to manage multiple device patients efficiently
Skilled at patient education and communication
Knowledgeable about current cardiac device technology and vendor platforms
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- Mercy Health West Michigan Physician Office - Specialty Care - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America
Salary
65,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Device interrogation, interpretation, and reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recordersintermediate
- Troubleshooting critical device issuesintermediate
- Patient and family education on device function and remote monitoringintermediate
- Holter Monitor application, scanning, and arrhythmia recognitionintermediate
- EMR and device software documentationintermediate
- Collaboration with physicians and staffintermediate
- Appointment scheduling and clinic oversightintermediate
- Software installation, configuration, and maintenanceintermediate
- Staff orientation and competency evaluationintermediate
- Knowledge of remote transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (experience)
- Associate degree in a related field (experience)
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (experience)
- Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (experience)
- Preferred: License - Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (experience)
- Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of training with pacemaker, ICD, and loop recorder technology OR minimum of 6 months device clinic experience plus 12 months supervised training with vendor representatives (experience)
- Preferred: Completion of a recognized cardiac device technology certification program (experience)
- Preferred: Experience with remote device transmission platforms (Biotronik, CareLink, Latitude, Merlin) (experience)
- Preferred: Ongoing continuing education in cardiac device advancements (experience)
- Preferred: Minimum of 3 years cardiology experience in a clinic, hospital, or cardiac device industry setting (experience)
- Preferred: Extensive knowledge of implantable pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recorders (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning program growth within the device clinic and facilitates regional connections with the Trinity Health Cardiology team throughout West Michigan
- Performs interrogation, interpretation, and/or reprogramming of pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular pacemakers, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders with minimal physician supervision
- Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps toward resolution
- Collaborates with physicians regarding device status and accurately documents device analyses in the EMR and associated software systems
- Educates patients and their families regarding device function, expectations, remote monitoring, and follow‑up protocols
- Completes accurate device reports for physician interpretation, including documentation and billing data
- Oversees the Device Clinic appointment schedule, ensuring timely patient access and appropriate provider coverage
- Assists electrophysiology physicians and staff in delivering patient teaching
- Collaborates with clerical and medical assistant colleagues in the device clinic; provides orientation to new staff and evaluates competency at least annually
- Travels to regional offices for assigned device clinics, as required
- Serves as a resource to physicians and other practice colleagues regarding device patients and services
- Ensures equipment remains in good working condition and promptly reports any issues or safety concerns
- Ensures programming rooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Holter Monitor application; instructs patients on proper use, event recording, and device return
- Oversees software and performs interactive Holter scanning and data archiving
- Recognizes arrhythmia events and prepares Holter reports for physician interpretation
- Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising Device Clinic policies, procedures, and forms
- Leads the installation, configuration, and maintenance of appropriate software systems, including master data entry, data retrieval, reporting, and system upgrades (hardware and software)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- general: Medical/Dental/Vision
- general: Retirement Plan
- general: Paid Time Off
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Cardiac Device Technician @ Trinity Health.
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