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
Ocala, FL
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
Ocala, FL
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
Canton, GA
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
Port Orchard, WA
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
Great Neck, NY
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
Bay Shore, NY
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