RN - Cardiac Device Specialist

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

5d • 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 specialist provides safe and thorough CIED assessment, including initial analysis of pacemakers, ICDs, and implantable loop recorders; arrhythmia recognition; management of device and lead alerts; evaluation 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, advanced practice clinicians, the Research Department, and other team members to manage the CIED patient population. The position performs clinic interrogations and reviews remote transmissions, troubleshoots device issues, documents assessments, educates patients and families, supports research studies and device advisories, and helps coordinate patient follow-up and disposition. Coverage at satellite offices within the Electrophysiology and Device Clinic Department is required. The role calls for critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an allied health-related field.
• Complete formal CIED training within six months of hire, with a course-completion certificate from Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, PrepMD, or a similar program.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Obtain International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (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

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

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

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