Device/Electrophysiology Technician- PRN

• Interrogate Pacemakers, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and Implantable Loop Records (and any such implantable cardiac devise as deemed appropriate by the Medical Director of Electrophysiology) both in outpatient Pacemaker/ICD Clinic as well as post-implant in the hospital and other such hospitalized patients and deemed appropriate by the Medical Director of Electrophysiology.
• For cardiac devised interrogated, record current settings and therapies delivered, determine battery life and reform capacitors. Print and interpret appropriate intracardiac electrograms. Recognize and correct common programming anomalies, device performance abnormalities, or routine reprogramming needs. Recognize and report to responsible physician any unusual patient arrhythmia occurrences.
• Maintain continuity of inpatient and outpatient Pacemaker/ICD records.
• Work with Electrophysiology Nurse in counseling patient and family regarding routine ICD follow-up, any restriction of activities, and when to report symptoms of trouble. Provide emotional support and attention to psychosocial issues of surviving sudden death and living with a defibrillator and be part of a support group.
• Work with Electrophysiology Nurse in serving as an informal liaison between physician and nurses to reinforce/reiterate ICD and Pacemaker issues regarding device function, patient expectations, and troubleshooting. Act as a source of information for other physicians regarding defibrillators, defibrillator patients, and other newer implantable cardiac devices.
• Work with EP nurse in arranging appropriate EP equipment, records, and company support. Help coordinate admission arrangements with the front office staff.
• Work with EP nurse in educating patients during the days to weeks that the patient is deciding whether to have an ablation or other complex Electrophysiology procedure.
• Work with EP nurse in managing Amiodarone screening clinic.
• Performs appropriate billing and coding for pacemaker and ICD interrogation and reprogramming.
• Works with cardiology Quality Assurance department in tracking and reporting patient outcomes data.
• Maintains appropriate supplies including, but not limited to, programmers, leads, paper, electrodes, chart material at office and hospital.
• Performs outreach pacemaker and ICD clinics in the referral region deemed appropriate by the Medical Director of Electrophysiology and Office Manager of Cardiology.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Associates in Science degree with 3 years related clinical cardiology experience or High School diploma and 5 years clinical cardiology experience as a telemetry tech, exercise physiologist, kinesiologist or EKG.
Preferred experience includes EKG Tech, CNA, Medical Assistant, or similar.

Approved BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

For those driving their personal vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
RN Clinic and Ambulatory RN's: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

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