Fort Worth, Texas
Plano, Texas
Posted: 03-Oct-24
Location: Plano, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 24015469
Baylor Scott & White Arrhythmia Management, Plano - 1820 Preston Park Blvd, Ste 1450, Plano, 75093
Clinic hours: 8 AM to 5 PM - Monday - Friday - No call - moderate travel to other locations 1 - 2xs/week or as needed.
- Must have 1 year of Cardiac Device Specialist experience or related education or training from an accredited program.
- CCDS credential (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist via IBHRE) preferred.
- The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, caring and empathetic bedside manner while working in high volume, fast-paced outpatient clinics.
- We value professional growth and development. Candidates with a current CCDS credential will be upgraded to the Cardiac Device Specialist position.
- In addition to BSWH benefits, our department will be offering Cardiac Device Technicians up to $3,000 continuing education bonus or reimbursement towards IBHRE examination and CCDS credentialing expenses.
- Relocation assistance / moving expenses available for qualified candidates.
Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront medicine and among the heart and vascular hospital elite - nationally. Our most prestigious awards Include - but are not limited to:
U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. We are proud to share that we have been recognized once again with more total awards than any other not-for-profit health system in Texas, with 26 hospitals receiving distinction-reinforcing our strong reputation for creating exceptional experiences.
· BSW The Heart Hospital - Plano: #30 nationally in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (tied)
· Five hospitals received state, regional, and local accolades: BSW The Heart Hospital - Plano was Named a Best Specialty Hospital
· BSW The Heart Hospital - Plano: is one of our (2024) high performing common procedures and conditions winners for : Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; Aortic Valve Surgery; Heart Attack; Heart Bypass Surgery; Heart Failure; Lung Cancer Surgery; Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
· Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a "Great Place to Work".
· U.S. News Best Hospitals Heart & Vascular 2023-2024
There are many reasons to join the most awarded healthcare system in Texas:
· At Baylor Scott & White Health, we value our team members. Your well-being is our top priority.
· Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance.
· Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
· Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
· Immediate access to time off benefits
· Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
· Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
· Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
· Relocation assistance: Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
· Enhanced shift differential pay
· Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
· Tuition: Fully funded bachelor?s and master?s degrees
· Competitive Wages and Incentives
· Cross-training across modalities
JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiac Device Tech 1 performs a variety of functions related to implanted cardiac device management, such as ICD, Pacemaker and ILR evaluations for outpatients, inpatient and procedure areas. Performs pacemaker parameter testing and remote monitoring, including the interpretation of data and recognition of potential life threatening cardiac irregularities that require referral to EP or Cardiology Service. This position is also accountable for ensuring that patients and their families are well-educated and are provided the necessary instructions for monitoring and follow up.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Serves as resource to physicians and other practice employees about device patients and services.
- Assesses the condition and appearance of the implant site and documents any abnormality.
- Interrogates, interprets, and re-programs cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.
- Ensures charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.
- Trouble shoots critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution. Partners with physicians about device status and accurately document device testing in EMR for review.
- Educates patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol.
- Provides mentorship and training to junior staff in proper cardiac device interrogation policies and procedures as well as arrhythmia recognition to ensure their use of safe testing methods.
- Promotes a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships. Participates in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication.
- Keeps equipment in good working condition and tell appropriate team members of problem areas or safety issues.
- Ensures programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Ability to work both by yourself and as part of a team to ensure efficient and accurate interpretations.
- A certificate of completion from an approved device technical school (Like Arrhythmia Technical Institute - ATI) that provides a formal curriculum of education and training in cardiac pacing, defibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy and electrophysiology is preferred.
- Completion of rhythm interpretation and management education program (internal or external accepted).
- Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias is preferred.
- Proficiency in ECG interpretation is preferred.
- Basic computer skills and electronic management of medical records.
- Ability to use philosophy and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Preferred to obtain IBHRE certification within 2 years of experience.
- Completion of rhythm interpretation and management education program (internal or external accepted).
- Completion of internal Cardiac Device knowledge check off required for those in the Cardiac Device Trainee position.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.