What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Cardiac Technician - New England Heart & Vascular Institute position at Catholic Medical Center?
Who you are:
As a Certified Cardiac Technician in the New England Heart & Vascular Unit, you will perform and provide patient care activities to support patients with Arrhythmia Devices. Support Arrhythmia devices will be done under the direction of a RN or EP provider. Your responsibilities iwill nclude analyzing and reprogramming various brands of pacemakers and defibrillators, analyzing heart rhythms on the telephone, and remote transmissions. You will also analyze and recommend process and quality improvements and additional staff developments.
What you'll bring:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Course in basic arrhythmia interpretation required.
2 years or more experience in Electrophysiology or Cardiology Department 3 or more years experience in Cardiology department preferred.
Experience with cardiac devices strongly preferred.
Certification, or accredited training courses for Pacemaker setting changes strongly preferred.
Proficient in electrocardiogram interpretation including complex arrhythmias.
Ability to recognize and appropriately treat cardiac device problems under the supervision of the cardiologist.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot all cardiac device programmers.
Proficient in anatomy, physiology, the electrical conduction system and cardiac pharmacology.
Ability to work independently
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.
We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.
CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.
With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
