Cardiac Device Specialist

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist provides advanced patient and provider support within the VHC Health Physician Cardiology Service Line for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, ICDs, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) devices. This position is responsible for the interrogation, interpretation, and programming of all CIED types in both in-person and remote monitoring settings, as well as oversight of device clinic monitoring operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of cardiac device monitoring experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of healthcare/medical office experience required.
• Experience with interrogation and reprogramming of CIEDs required (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, ILRs).
• Experience with major device manufacturer platforms required: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical (Abbott), Biotronik.
• Demonstrates basic competency in performing and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• IBHRE Certification required within 12 months of employment.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with remote monitoring platforms preferred.
• Murj experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS).

Responsibilities

• Interrogation, interpretation, and programming of all CIED types in both in-person and remote monitoring settings.
• Oversight of device clinic monitoring operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED