Cardiac Device Technician I

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Cardiac Device Technician I. 

Under the direct supervision of an attending physician, the Cardiac Device Technician assists in providing care to patients requiring a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac rhythm devices. Duties include, but are not limited to, evaluation and reprogramming of implantable pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders, and ambulatory and remote monitoring. Provides care to both inpatients and outpatients. The Cardiac Device Technician must possess adequate knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and cardiac rhythms to perform related cardiac procedures. 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the interrogation and programming of pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices for a complex and diverse cardiovascular patient population
• Identifies and seeks appropriate therapy for basic and complex arrhythmias and device malfunction
• Manages remote device interrogations
• Responsible for patient follow up and care coordination
• Communicates findings to providers and other staff members

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in device interrogation and in a cardiovascular medicine clinic.
• A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system required.
• Proven visual acuity, manual dexterity and accuracy required.
• Independent judgment and initiative required in order to utilize the specialized equipment involved and work within a complex organizational structure.
• Experience in all modalities of device interrogation formats
• Experience in EKG identification

Licenses/Certifications 

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Cardiology Device Specialist (CCDS) or working towards accreditation preferred.

 Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time,1.0, 10 hour shifts
• Shift: Day, 7:00am-5:30pm
• Unit/Department:, Cardiology
• CBA Code: Non-Union 

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the first shift and will be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will follow the department self-scheduling format and be scheduled depending on department needs.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.