Cardiac Implant Device Spec
About The Position
The Cardiac Device Specialist I is a member of the Cardiovascular Medicine team and provides thorough, competent interrogation and reprogramming of implanted cardiac devices in outpatient settings. The role also includes triaging transmissions and alerts for patients enrolled in remote monitoring. The specialist uses knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering to assess the technical function of patients’ cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and relate diagnostic data to the clinical picture. They set up, operate, and troubleshoot CIED programmers; identify device malfunctions, alerts, and suboptimal operation; and follow up appropriately with provider teams. The specialist manages remote-monitoring patients, triages alerts, and communicates with the aligned nursing team about plans of care. The role contributes to a supportive and respectful environment for patients, colleagues, and staff, stays current on relevant clinical and healthcare topics, and maintains two continuing education units annually. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may vary by department or unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science-related field; three or more years of direct experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
- High school graduation.
- Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience within six months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to various outreach clinics.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of cardiology or biomedical engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Interrogate and reprogram implanted cardiac devices in outpatient settings.
- Triage transmissions and alerts for patients enrolled in remote monitoring.
- Assess CIED technical function and interpret diagnostic data in relation to the patient’s clinical picture.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CIED programmers.
- Identify device malfunctions, alerts, and suboptimal device operation, and follow up appropriately with provider teams.
- Manage patients enrolled in remote-monitoring services.
- Communicate triaged alerts and plans of care with the provider’s aligned nursing team.
- Create and maintain a supportive work environment and an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff, and colleagues.
- Maintain clinical relevance and self-development by keeping current on clinical and healthcare topics.
- Maintain two CEUs annually.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
