Cardiac Device Specialist Cardiac Arrhythmia

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist (CDS) provides advanced technical and clinical support within Cardiac Electrophysiology and Rhythm Management. This specialized cardiac rhythm diagnostics professional independently analyzes, interprets, programs, and manages Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) across multiple manufacturer platforms. The role requires advanced knowledge of electrophysiology, cardiac anatomy and physiology, arrhythmia recognition, and device diagnostics. The CDS performs complex in-office and remote device evaluations, interprets intracardiac electrograms (IEGMs), assesses arrhythmia burden, identifies device malfunctions, and applies protocol-driven clinical judgment to determine appropriate escalation and provider notification. The position supports revenue-generating services, CMS-compliant documentation and billing integrity, and identification of potentially life-threatening arrhythmias and device-related complications. CIED management is performed under the direction of the Device RN Manager and/or Electrophysiology Provider. The position is based at the Cardiac Arrhythmia Clinic at Osborn Medical Office Building, 3225 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a potential hybrid opportunity. Travel to satellite clinics may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry, or an electrophysiology-related clinical setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
12-lead ECG competency or equivalent documented arrhythmia interpretation experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
At least 2 years of experience in cardiac device management, including in-office interrogations and remote monitoring.
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification, preferred within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive CIED interrogations, including pacing and sensing thresholds, lead impedance analysis, battery longevity assessment, arrhythmia diagnostics, and therapy review.
Interpret intracardiac electrograms and discriminate arrhythmias using advanced electrophysiologic principles.
Troubleshoot device and lead malfunctions and perform multi-platform device programming according to established protocols and best-practice standards.
Review and triage daily remote monitoring alerts using risk stratification and protocol-driven clinical judgment.
Identify clinically significant arrhythmias, inappropriate therapies, lead alerts, and heart failure diagnostics; determine urgency of provider escalation and communicate findings promptly.
Process, document, and close remote transmissions in accordance with departmental standards and CMS billing requirements.
Communicate abnormal findings and device concerns to electrophysiology providers with clinical interpretation and recommendations.
Notify patients of abnormal findings and coordinate follow-up care; escalate cases beyond scope to the Device RN Manager or EP Provider.
Maintain knowledge of manufacturer advisories, recalls, and safety communications; implement follow-up protocols and patient notification procedures.
Support peri-operative and MRI CIED management in collaboration with providers.
Submit accurate billing codes for in-office and remote device evaluations and ensure documentation meets regulatory and CMS compliance standards.
Maintain data integrity in manufacturer remote monitoring systems and the electronic medical record.
Educate patients about device function, alerts, therapy changes, and follow-up plans.
Perform post-operative wound assessments as appropriate.
Triage patient calls related to device concerns and collaborate with providers to resolve them.
Travel to satellite clinics as required to maintain continuity of CIED services.