Lead Electrophysiology Technician Resume Example

• Independently performed in-office ICD, pacemaker and loop recorder interrogation/testing on Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotronik & Abbott (formerly St Jude Medical) programmers and interpret the data.

• Processed and analyzed remote transmissions.

• Monitored device battery status, appropriate sensing, lead impedances and thresholds in clinic and remotely.

• Performed post-operative CIED patient assessment including removal of sutures/steristrips. Educate patients, family and caregivers regarding incision care as well as cardiac device function, ICD shock plans, and remote monitoring.

• Assisted EP providers with AV Optimization.
• Confirmed CIED functioning properly with accurate arrhythmBiotronikion and assessment. Knowledge of algorithms.

• Troubleshot critical device issues and took immediate steps toward resolution via programming changes outlined by EP provider protocol.

• Identified and interpreted arrhythmias.
• Recognized appropriate vs. inappropriate device therapies.

• Reported critical device issues and made recommendations for plan of care in collaboration with EP providers.

• Generated report in Paceart from device checks and exported to EP Provider to review.
• Coordinated the care management of device patients with EP providers and clinic RN's.
• Scheduled all required follow-up appointments for patients with cardiac devices.

• Addressed tasks routed through Allscripts.
• Triaged patient related telephone calls which involved emergent situations at times.
• Documented EP provider orders regarding device checks and patient communication in Allscripts.

• Restructured device clinic process to ensure fewer delays for patient and EP Provider.

• Roomed device patients when seeing EP Provider. Performed vitals for check in MA to streamline flow when needed.

• Promoted to team lead- duties included training EP Techs, mobilizing staff for multiple providers at multiple satellite offices. Addressed device related recall issues with EP Providers, manufacturers and patients.

• Maintained continuous education with all device manufacturers and coordinated and created educational slides for monthly classes with Dr Alsheikh to prepare for IBHRE certification.

• Billed in office/remote device checks.

• Performed EKG's.

• Performed vitals and recorded.

• Roomed patients, asked patients about health history and information about current medical issues.

• Requested medical records.

• Compiled new patient forms to ensure all questions were answered.

• Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments and updating patient files.

• Chart preparation for future clinics.

• Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.

• Restocked and prepare exam rooms.

• Transmitted physician's orders to patients and addressing follow-up questions.

• Completed clinical documentation in EMR/ NextGen.

• Contacted Physician for consults requested from hospital.