RN - Cardiac Device Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

7d • $26 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist (CDS) is a technically adept professional who evaluates Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) in person and through remote transmissions. The role provides safe, thorough CIED assessment, including initial analysis of pacemakers, ICDs, and implantable loop recorders (ILRs); arrhythmia recognition; management of device and lead alerts; assessment of patient response to pacing and device therapies; and application of pacing theory and advanced pacing concepts. The CDS works closely with Device Clinic nurses, Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, APCs, the Research Department, and other team members to manage the CIED patient population.

The position is based at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and provides coverage at satellite offices within the Electrophysiology and Device Clinic Department. It is a full-time, day-shift role. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an Allied Health-related field.
• Formal CIED training within six months of hire, with course completion certificate from Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, PrepMD, or a similar program.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Obtain International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners CCDS certification within five years of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate CIEDs in the ambulatory clinic and evaluate device status and function, patient response to pacing, device or lead abnormalities, malfunctions, and alert indicators for Medtronic, Abbott/St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik devices.
• Troubleshoot CIED issues, including sensing or capture problems, and resolve them when possible during the visit.
• Document device assessments in the electronic CIED reporting system and Electronic Medical Record, ensuring timely and accurate documentation and billing.
• Coordinate and prioritize patient care with other healthcare team members to respond to patients and clinic volumes efficiently.
• Collaborate daily with Device Clinic nurses to determine appropriate disposition for CIED patients.
• Notify Device Clinic nurses, APPs, or physicians about device or lead malfunctions, abnormal heart rhythms, or significant symptoms, and help arrange appropriate patient disposition.
• Educate patients and families about device function, remote monitoring, and clinic follow-up schedules.
• Assist with scheduling routine CIED follow-up and device replacement procedures.
• Review and document remote CIED transmissions daily or as assigned; prioritize patient disposition for abnormal findings or arrhythmias and consult clinical colleagues as needed.
• Assist the Device Clinic team with manufacturer device advisories and recalls according to manufacturer guidance.
• Work with the Research Department on CIED research studies by collecting required assessment data and completing necessary forms.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical environment and maintain effective working relationships.
• Follow departmental protocols to support patient safety and maintain knowledge of departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coverage at satellite offices within the Electrophysiology and Device Clinic Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and other educational and career development options.
• Wearable staff safety badge for discreetly calling for help.
• Shift differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles, for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Employee wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• EPIC electronic charting system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree