Cardiac Device Technician II
Cardiac Device Technician II
About St. Charles Health System:
St. Charles Health System is a leading healthcare provider in Central Oregon, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship guide our work and shape our culture.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your immediate family
- 403b with up to 6% match on Retirement Contributions
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Growth Opportunities within Healthcare
Apply Now: Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at St. Charles Health System and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: SCHS encompasses practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous lines of clinical service including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Medical Specialties, Women’s Health, Post-Acute Care, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Services and Cancer Services. We encourage collaboration between clinical and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Cardiac Device Technician 2 at St. Charles Health System is primarily responsible for performing device checks, interpretations and programming of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, loop recorders, and home monitor equipment. This position processes patient data with clinical judgment using a variety of information systems while facilitating clear patient education regarding their cardiac care, medications, disease process/prevention, risk factors, and cardiac procedures. The position is responsible for recognizing and responding immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations that arise, and making clinical decisions regarding heart rhythms, safety, contraindications to testing, and test termination under physician protocol. Other functions may include escorting rooming patients, and providing care as directed by a provider.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's Degree Exercise or Health Science, or related industry field. Equivalent education/experience such as a High School Diploma/GED plus five (5) years' experience in cardiac telemetry, electrocardiogram, electrophysiology tech, monitor tech, device industry, or device monitoring may be considered.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: National Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International OR National Certified Cardiac Device Specialist, National Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist certification, National Certified Electrophysiology Specialist certification – from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners OR National Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One (1) year experience in cardiac services.