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The Device Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Device Technician performs trans-telephonic monitoring and full pacemaker and ICD device interrogations. The role is in charge of all remote monitoring of devices which continues to grow in the field of electrophysiology technology. This position is responsible for recording transmissions, interpretation of data through device check modalities and manages required follow up TTM and other remote device monitoring appointments. This role serves as a clinical resource within the EP division for cardiac technician staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to individuals with implanted cardiac devices and provides diagnostic evaluation of patients cardiac rhythm.
• Performs pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, and cardiac event recorder evaluations to include; interrogation, analysis, and reprogramming as ordered by the physician.
• Performs cardiac event recording hook ups, downloads, and performs preliminary interpretation of cardiac rhythm.

AA/EOE

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience working with cardiac device monitoring or graduation from an accredited cardiac technician program.
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association certification.

Preferred:

• Master's degree.
• Clinical experience in electrophysiology and a minimum of 5 years experience as a Technician, Device for pacemaker and/or defibrillators in a patient care setting.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.