What are the responsibilities and job description for the EP Device Technician - Electrophysiology position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician performs pacemaker, ICD, and other device interrogations; Identifies normal and abnormal findings during interrogations. Reviews and analyzes the data from implanted devices using specific programs; creates summaries and reports of the findings and test results using knowledge and understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider; make device changes as directed. Provides patient education to patients, family, or significant others regarding use of loop recorders, device monitoring, use of remote monitoring equipment, symptoms to monitor for, appropriate testing follow up as necessary and as directed by the provider.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Required: Bachelors degree in any field
- Preferred: Registered Nurse
- Experience
- Preferred: 1-2 Years Telemetry Experience
- Preferred: Prior ICU experience
- Preferred: Prior device or pacemaker experience
- Preferred: Understanding of cardiac arrhythmias/EKG strips
- Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of current EP implantable devices.
- Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: BLS in 90 days
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- Required: ACLS within 12 months
