Cardiac Device Specialist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Interrogate, interpret, and program CIEDs (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, ILRs)
- Perform in-person and remote monitoring of CIEDs
- Oversee device clinic monitoring operations
- Perform and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECGs)
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum two (2) years of cardiac device monitoring experience
- Experience: Minimum two (2) years of healthcare/medical office experience
- Experience: Interrogation and reprogramming of CIEDs required (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, ILRs)
- Experience: Major device manufacturer platforms required (Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical/Abbott, Biotronik)
- Experience: Remote monitoring platforms preferred; Murj experience strongly preferred
- Skill: Demonstrates basic competency in performing and interpreting ECGs
- Certification/Licensure: IBHRE Certification required within 12 months of employment (acceptable: CCDS or CDRMS)
- Certification/Licensure: BLS required upon hire
- Certification/Licensure: ACLS required within 6 months of employment
Skills
- Interrogation and reprogramming of CIEDs
- Knowledge of major device manufacturer platforms (Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Biotronik)
- Experience with remote monitoring platforms (Murj preferred)
- ECG performance and interpretation
- BLS and ACLS competencies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)
- Additional wellness and retirement benefits
Pay
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market conditions. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.