Cardiac Device Technician Boise

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

The Boise Heart Institute is now hiring for a Cardiac Device Specialist that can be either a Medical Assistant OR Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist!

• The Cardiac Device Technician takes responsibility for performing interrogations and device testing of internal cardiac devices including cardiac pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, and loop recorder procedures according to protocol and professional standards.

• The clinic offers a lot of educational opportunities with bi-weekly lunch and learns with providers and content experts. They also offer online learning modules during orientation to help with cardiac knowledge base.

• This clinic boasts a great team environment and friendly providers that encourage learning.

• The Saint Alphonsus Heart Institute offers highly trained heart specialists who treat the most common to the most complex heart conditions.

• The Heart Institute offers state-of-the-art Heart Centers in Boise and Nampa and outreach patient care to other cities and towns in the Treasure Valley!

• Provide education to patients regarding manufacturer equipment and device knowledge.

• Competently care for the following age groups:
  Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric as applicable.

• Support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.

• Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

• Device Operation/Checks:

  • Interrogate and complete device testing of internal cardiac device per competency guidelines.

  • Upload all interrogation and device testing reports to the HER per competency guidelines.

  • Monitor and create remote download reports for physicians through competency guidelines.

• Review accuracy of downloaded device information, edit the information, and enter it into manufacturer sites and the EHR systems.

• Complete all required didactic and competency training upon hire and annually.

• Schedule patients for appointments appropriately.

• Develop systems to maintain readiness for all audits (FDA, DNV, CMS, etc. ) utilizing smart sheets , Tableau and other programs as needed. Ownership of high-risk FDA device recalls and follow-up.

• May be required to travel between clinics.

• 40 hours a week - 5 - 8 hour shifts, Mondays
  - Fridays.

• Around the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Must be a Medical Assistant – OR
  - In lieu of the MA certification , must possess a high school diploma or equivalent , or have an equivalen t combination of education and experience .

• MA certification required from one of the following SAHS approved agencies:

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)

  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)

  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)

  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)

  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

• Understanding of EKGs , external and internal cardiac monitors, pacemakers and defibrillators required .

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS.

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

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