Cardiac Device Specialist

Geisinger•State College, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist assists with the day-to-day operation of the outpatient Electrophysiology (EP) Heart Rhythm Device Clinic (HRDC), collaborating with the Device RN to provide continuity of care. The specialist follows Electrophysiologist-established device protocols and industry standards to interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision. The role includes remotely evaluating device information, retrieving and triaging transmissions, preparing reports for physician review and approval for entry into the medical record, and troubleshooting critical device issues. The specialist supports the care of patients with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders in both office and remote-monitoring settings. The position is based at Geisinger Healthplex State College, works days from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and may require travel to outreach locations.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program or hold an associate’s degree in a related field upon hire.
Obtain ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within 6 months.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification; certification is to be obtained within 3 years.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, manage, and support the delivery of quality clinical care for patients with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders.
Perform device interrogations and necessary reprogramming for scheduled office visits and urgent walk-in appointments, based on device type and patient needs.
Independently review daily remote transmissions and correlate device information with patients’ clinical conditions to support arrhythmia management.
Evaluate and triage routine and alert-based pacemaker and defibrillator reports, and complete reports for physician review and interpretation in the MURJ system.
Assist with cardiac rhythm monitoring and data collection, and provide ongoing device education to patients and families for in-office and remote follow-up.
Communicate critical findings and urgent needs directly to the Device RN and/or Electrophysiology physician.
Interpret arrhythmias, troubleshoot devices, and reprogram pacemaker and defibrillator settings according to patient needs and department protocols.
Enter in-office charges accurately each day, including the correct diagnosis codes.
Perform additional monitoring duties as needed, including telephone triage, medical-history review, and communication of critical events or findings to nurses and physicians.
Contact patients about company recalls, arrange closer and more frequent monitoring, and take appropriate measures when device changes are required.
Travel to outreach locations to provide device clinic services when required.
Perform additional duties when and where indicated.