Cardiac Device Technician - 140874

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.

About the role

Under general supervision, this role is the critical link in the continuum of care for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, and Loop recorders. The Hospital Lab Technician will combine advanced technical expertise with compassionate patient interaction, supporting both in-person clinical interrogations and remote monitoring transmissions to ensure optimal device performance and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive interrogations and programming of CIEDs from all major manufacturers, assessing battery longevity, lead integrity, and sensing/pacing thresholds.
• Optimize device settings based on physician protocols and patient symptoms.
• Manage and triage daily alerts from remote monitoring platforms.
• Identify and escalate urgent arrhythmias or device malfunctions to the EP physician in real-time.
• Ensure patient compliance with home transmitter setups and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of all findings in the EMR and device tracking databases.
• Coordinate scheduling for routine follow-ups and urgent device evaluations.
• Educate patients and families on device function, EMI safety, and the importance of remote monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology or related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Cardiovascular Science, or Health Science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed certification training from an Electrophysiology program.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience within a Device Clinic setting or equivalent.
• Experience with CIED interrogation/programming (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Biotronik).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification.
• Prior experience in a Cardiac Device Clinic setting.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $87,404 - $108,743 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $41.86 - $52.08. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday.
• 90% appointment percent (36 hours per week).

Total Openings: 1. Worksite: Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. Appointment Type: Career.