Timothy Preisinger
Ocala
Summary
Cardiac Device and Heart Failure Clinic leader with 20+ years of progressive clinical and operational experience, including advanced cardiac device management, remote monitoring and multi-site clinic operations. IBHRE-CDRMS certified, with deep expertise in pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, loop recorders, and wearable defibrillator therapy. Proven leader in staff training, clinical workflow optimizations, and patient safety, with a background spanning emergency medicine, clinical management, and device supervision. Recognized for strong physician collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in complex environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
IBHRE Cardiac Device Technician
Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Supervisor and Lead Cardiac Device Technician for a multi-site cardiology practice serving 7,000+ patients.
- IBHRE-certified CDRMS, providing advanced device management and clinical oversight.
- Supervisor for the CVI Heart Failure clinic; and completed the HFSA OMT-HF certificate program.
- Lead trainer and manager for Cardiac Device Technicians and RNs within the Device clinic and HF clinic
- Perform interrogation, programming and optimization of pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices to maximize device performance and patient safety.
- Collaborate with representatives from Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Biotronik and manage Assure and Zoll external defibrillators.
- Analyze implantable loop recorder date and Assure/Zoll rhythm strips; synthesize findings and report clinically significant events to physicians.
- Provide comprehensive patient education for pacemaker, ICD, loop recorder and LifeVest patients, including device function and home monitoring.
- Review, analyze and triage remote device transmissions across vendor portals and Octagos, ensuring timely escalation of actionable findings.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient documentation and data management in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
APS-Assure Patient Service Representative
Kestra Medical Technologies
08.2023 - Current
- Educate and train patients on sudden cardiac death risk and appropriate use of wearable cardio-defibrillator (WCD) therapy.
- provide comprehensive patient instruction on the Assure Cardiac System, including device function, alarms, troubleshooting, and compliance expectations.
- Conduct in-services and clinical education for staff at local hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (SNF), ensuring proper patient care and device management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to support safe transitions of care for patients discharged with external defibrillator therapy.
- Train and onboard new APS team members, providing clinical mentorship and workflow guidance.
Clinical Support Manager
Georgia Highlands Medical Service
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed nursing staff across a multi-facility organization, ensuring smooth daily clinical operations and high standards of patient care.
- Developed and maintained clinical staffing schedules for five physician offices, optimizing continuity of care and workflow efficiency.
- Partnered with the CEO and Operations leadership to coordinate and execute community COVID-19 vaccination and testing events in collaboration with local organizations.
- Designed and led a three-month Emergency Operations training program for nursing staff, covering anatomy & physiology, EKG interpretation, BLS, hands-on CPR, respiratory management, and emergency response protocols.
- Prepared and constructed all performance evaluations on the 50+ clinical staff.
- Conducted interviews for nursing candidates and collaborated with HR to onboard new hires, implementing a structured two-week training and orientation program to ensure readiness and long-term success.
Medical Records Director
Life Care Center of Port Orchard
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of the multi-employee department including its organization, insurance, and Medical Records maintenance.
- Track physician credentialing and competency exams to maximize resident care.
- Accurately perform ICD-10 coding for all residents while maintaining a record of zero discrepancies or errors.
- Consistently ensure nursing staff and managers comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Prepare and conduct Medicare audits of records and certifications to ensure HMO patients are adhering to Medicare standards.
- Produce an in-depth census sheet on a daily and monthly basis to monitor resident insurance, statuses, progress, and discharging or long-term care objectives
- Strategically coordinate, plan, and manage PPS board meetings with Social Service, MDS, and Rehab departments to discuss patient progress and updates
Medical Assistant (Cardiology)
Northwell Health System
06.2009 - 08.2018
- Closely monitored patient vital signs including blood pressure, temperatures, weight, oxygen saturation, etc. for discrepancies or areas of concern; reported changes to medical staff in a timely fashion.
- Compassionately performed EKG's, venipunctures and finger sticks on patients.
- Created EMR documentation based on testing results, blood work, INRs, EKGs, and urinalysis.
- Assisted with patient examinations and documentation, ensuring accuracy in medical records.
- Conducted exercise stress testing and assisted with stress echo's, reporting all findings to the appropriate physician.
Emergency Medical Technician
Bay Shore: Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
11.2006 - 06.2018
- Served as a NYS lincensed EMT-B, delivering prehospital patient care in accordance with NYS protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Promoted to Captain in recognition of exceptional patient care, leadership, and operational performance.
- Led and coordinated on-scene operations in fast-paced environments, optimizing crew performance, scene safety and patient outcomes.
- Managed, motivated, and mentored a 100-member EMS team, supporting professional development and operational readiness.
- Designed and implemented a three-month training program for probationary EMS candidates, resulting in improved independent call performance and operational efficiency.
- Evaluated candidate examinations, skills assessments, and attendance to determine readiness for EMT certification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
State University of New York Empire State College
IBHRE Certified CDRMS -
Cardiac Device Management - undefined
PrepMD
OMT-HF -
Heart Failure Society of America
Skills
- Cardiac Device Management
- Remote Cardiac Monitoring & Triage
- IBHRE Certified
- Device Programming & Optimization
- Heart Failure Clinic Operations
- Clinical Leadership & Management
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Patient Education
- Performance Evaluations & Staff Development
- Scheduling and Clinical Operations
Timeline
APS-Assure Patient Service Representative
Kestra Medical Technologies
08.2023 - Current
IBHRE Cardiac Device Technician
Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Support Manager
Georgia Highlands Medical Service
03.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Records Director
Life Care Center of Port Orchard
09.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant (Cardiology)
Northwell Health System
06.2009 - 08.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Bay Shore: Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
11.2006 - 06.2018
Cardiac Device Management - undefined
PrepMD
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
State University of New York Empire State College
IBHRE Certified CDRMS -
OMT-HF -
Heart Failure Society of America