About this Pacemaker Tech role at Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
The Cardiac Device Center is a dedicated ambulatory clinic providing outpatient, long-term, regularly scheduled, and remote management of patients with cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs).Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Medical Director, the Cardiac Device Technician will assist in the management of all patients with CIEDs. Primarily the daily review and documentation of remote pacemaker, ICD, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) transmissions and alerts. This ambulatory setting requires the Device Technologist to work in a patient centric environment with a team approach to delivery of care. The Device Technologist must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in order to maximize the clinical relationship with the physician providers, independent licensed providers (NP/PA), clinical administrative staff, and other device center staff.
Responsibilities include
Responsible for specializing in the implantation and management of pacemakers.
Prepare patients for pacemaker implantation by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
Assist the physician during the pacemaker implantation procedure.
Program the pacemaker and adjusting its settings as needed.
Monitor patients after pacemaker implantation to ensure that the device is functioning properly and that the patient is not experiencing any complications.
Educate patients on the proper care and maintenance of their pacemakers.
Troubleshoot and repair pacemakers as needed.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of each patient's pacemaker implantation and management.
Complies with all policies and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- ACLS and BLS preferred
- Completion of a Pacemaker Technician training program or equivalent work experience 1-2 years required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$28.40 - $42.83/Hourly
Grade
4
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