Pacemaker Technician (Part time, day shift)

Job Title: Pacemaker Technician

Location: Lancaster, PA

Department:The Heart Group: Pacer Clinic

Part time, 32 hours per week: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, days off will vary based on need 

SUMMARY: Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine is currently seeking a Pacemaker Technician. The pacemaker technologist works collaboratively with the physicians and nurse practitioners to diagnose pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) function and aid in the technical management of these devices.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Perform complete diagnostic pacemaker and ICD parameter testing which would include, but is not limited to, reprogramming

device parameters as indicated by the physiologic status of the patient, patient progress and needs, device system history and

analysis, and physician’s orders.

• Retrieve, analyze and report on device data posted to the device company websites for remote home monitoring testing.
• Assess the patient’s condition in relation to the pacemaker or ICD therapy programmed.
• Collect and analyze all available data from the pacemaker and ICD in regards to function and stored events/episodes since last device evaluation. Review data as needed with Device Company Technical Services and/or physicians.

• Provide information, follow-up reports and support services to physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Maintain accurate patient and device information in the patient’s medical and electronic health records.

• Detect, identify and verify battery depletion or component malfunction in pacemaker or ICD’s, and recommend the appropriate

monitoring or corrective action needed.

• Analyze Loop Recording Monitors (ILR’s) and pacemaker and ICD device function on holter monitor recordings.

REQUIREMENTS:

SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE:

• Completion of an established school of cardiovascular technology program and/ or High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

and one year related experience and/or training required.

• CPR certified required.
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) “Examination of Special Competency in Cardiac Pacing for Allied

Health Professionals” is preferred.

• ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.

not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

This position required a license or certification