Hybrid Device Clinician

Rhythm•Winfield, IL

11h•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In this dynamic role, you will operate as a Hybrid Device Clinician, balancing your responsibilities between in-clinic visits and remote device management. Your primary focus will be on patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). This role requires traveling to our client's offices for in-clinic device interrogations, where you will conduct thorough assessments directly with patients. Additionally, you will utilize Rhythm’s proprietary software to monitor patients remotely. This dual approach ensures comprehensive patient care and effective device management. Your expertise in cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering will be crucial in evaluating the technical functions of CIEDs. You will also analyze and interpret both device data and patient diagnostics to support optimal treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree required OR experience in a related field—nursing, medicine, electronics, or engineering.
Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience.
2+ years of recent implanted cardiac device management experience with knowledge of all manufacturer programmers.
3+ years cardiology experience, cardiac electrophysiology preferred.
Experience with interrogating and interpreting device diagnostics for all four major manufacturers (Medtronic, Abbott/St. Jude, Boston Scientific, Biotronik).
Experience in performing AV-Optimizations under the guidance of a provider
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) required prior to employment commencement date.
Proficiency with collaboration applications and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Teams).

Nice To Haves

Cardiac rhythm management industry training and experience preferred.
Additional preferred certifications—Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certifications (CCDS, CEPS, CDRMS) also preferred, prior to employment date.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-office and in-person interrogations at client locations, ensuring accurate assessments and thorough data collection.
Assist with managing communications through the client’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR), including scheduling adjustments and addressing same-day no-shows.
Possess in-depth knowledge of MRI-compatible devices, presenting relevant information to providers for patient approvals and MRI scheduling.
Skilled in performing AV optimizations in-office, ensuring procedures are conducted smoothly and efficiently.
Proficient in navigating systems and tools provided by the four main vendors in the industry: Medtronic, Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific.
Perform remote device interrogations, ensuring continuity of care and monitoring.
Skilled in enrolling patients in remote monitoring programs and educating them on the specifics and benefits of remote monitoring.
Integrate knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac device function to perform competent evaluations and diagnostic reviews through remote monitoring.
Recognize and address abnormal functions in pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders (ILRs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, proposing strategies to rectify issues.
Effectively communicate with Rhythm’s clinical team and providers regarding Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) function and diagnostic data, ensuring documentation is accurate, professional, and standardized.
Analyze device functionality and patient data to diagnose and manage device performance, ensuring optimal outcomes.
In addition to our standard remote competencies, candidates must possess proven, hands-on experience performing in-office device interrogations, optimizations, and programming changes.