Cardiac Device Specialist

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

This position is part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other support staff. The Cardiac Device Specialist works with cardiac patients, particularly those with implantable devices, to monitor and analyze heart rhythm data. The role provides direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and according to state law. The position maintains a weekly wound and device check clinic schedule, uses computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment, and programs and adjusts implantable cardiac devices under physician direction or approved protocols. The specialist also maintains a patient database, responds to rhythm-related questions, and provides device education to support staff in outpatient and inpatient settings. Occasional travel with provider teams to outreach locations, potentially including overnight stays, is required. The employee must carry a pager to answer inpatient and outpatient cardiac device calls.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency.
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) in good standing and VCE compliant with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to self-direct and be task oriented.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated knowledge of pacemakers, ICD, ECG, and other areas of cardiology.
Ability to work independently and stay up to date on related new technology.

Nice To Haves

Two years of EKG or heart rhythm interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a weekly wound and device check clinic schedule.
Operate computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment.
Program implantable cardiac devices to maintain appropriate heart rhythm and therapy, under physician direction or approved protocol.
Evaluate and interpret heart rhythms and recommend or perform device adjustments according to standard follow-up recommendations.
Reprogram cardiac devices and defibrillators as appropriate for diagnostics and other procedures.
Maintain a database of patients with implantable devices.
Answer patient calls and questions regarding rhythm-related concerns.
Provide cardiac device education to support staff in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Travel with provider teams to outreach locations on occasion, potentially requiring overnight stays.
Carry a pager and answer inpatient and outpatient cardiac device calls.