Cardiac Device Specialist

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist serves on an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other support staff. The role interacts with cardiac patients, particularly those with implantable devices, to monitor and analyze heart rhythm data. It provides direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the specialist’s scope of practice and applicable state law. The specialist maintains a weekly wound and device check clinic schedule; operates computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment; and programs, evaluates, and adjusts implantable cardiac devices under physician direction or approved protocols. The role also maintains a patient device database, responds to rhythm-related patient questions, and provides device education to outpatient and inpatient support staff. Occasional travel with provider teams to outreach locations, potentially including overnight stays, may be required.

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 relations 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 continually stay up to date on related new technology.

Nice To Haves

Two years of EKG or heart rhythm interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a wound and device check clinic schedule each week.
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 to recommend and perform implantable 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.
Carry a pager and answer inpatient and outpatient cardiac device calls.
Travel with provider teams to outreach locations on occasion, potentially requiring overnight stays.