Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Cardiac Device Specialist I/Pacemaker Tech

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital  •  Wesley Chapel, FL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Cardiac Device Specialist

Status: Full Time -Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Department Cardiology

Location: Works closely with physicians and other staff performing pacemaker, defibrillator and other implanted device checks as well as monitoring remote device checks.

Job Summary: The front office assistant provides support with the daily activities for ambulatory/physician office operations, including patient registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals under the supervision of Manager Practice Operations, Medical Office Manager, Academic Program Manager, Academic Nurse Manager and/or Practice Site Supervisor.

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.✅ Work-Life BalanceFour weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Essential Functions • Educates patients regarding device function and clinic follow up. • Keeps all patients informed on the latest product, therapy, and technology developments. • Performs remote pacemaker/AICD checks every 1-4 months using approved vendor websites. • May perform in office pacemaker/AICD checks every 3-6 months using approved vendor programmers: check battery life, lead impedance, view sensitivity, parameter settings, threshold/voltage/pulse wave, device utilization, and rhythm abnormalities. • May be required to change or adjust pacemaker/AICD settings or parameters as needed to enhance device performance. • Edits and forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. • Forwards abnormal findings directly to the physician or nurse per department guidelines. • Keys information into computer or programmer to maintain patient and office records, and uploads reports into patient chart. • Works with vendors and Clinical Engineering to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance and/or repairs and reports any equipment issues promptly. • Knowledge of cardiac device software, Microsoft Office, and internet applications. • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions, age specific needs, and ensuring successful completion of procedures. • Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. • Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation. • Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of diseases. • Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards. • Utilizes all Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately. • Ensures safety of all customers. • Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record verbal and telephone orders from physicians in the patient record. • Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions • Assist in transporting of patients. • Follows established standards of practice for report processing and interpretation. • Assists in clerical duties, such as, but not limited to, printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling of patients. • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. • Maintains well stocked and organized work areas. • May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility. • Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed. • May be required to work afterhours and call shifts as needed.

Education/Training • High School Diploma. • EKG certification required. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current BLS Provider certification.

Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience in a cardiology environment and/or completion of a Pacemaker certification program.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Situated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has served the residents of area communities for more than 110 years. Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Central Florida, officially acquired Bayfront Hospital on October 1, 2020. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed comprehensive emergency, medical and surgical acute care facility – and home to the only state-accredited Level Two Adult Trauma Center in the St. Petersburg region. As a regional leader in emergency care, our 3 conveniently located emergency rooms are staffed with board-certified physicians and specialty-trained clinical teams who are ready to provide expert emergency care for all ages- 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous specialties including heart and vascular, neurosciences, digestive health, maternity care, emergency and trauma care, acute rehabilitation and surgical services, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital provides a complete continuum of care. The hospital has a 38-bed neurosciences unit with a dedicated neurology team consisting of board-certified neuroscience specialists and physicians with subspecialty expertise in stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, and includes a Level IV Epilepsy Center. In partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Bayfront Health Baby Place offers full obstetrical services and is a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, one of only 13 in Florida. The Bayfront Health Cardiac Cath Lab, offers more cardiac testing and treatment space than any other provider in the St. Petersburg/Pinellas County area, with ease of access to the cardiac surgical program. The hospital is also home to three residency programs and one fellowship program, providing an exceptional teaching and learning environment to train the healthcare leaders of the future.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Petersburg, FL
Year Founded
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