Cardiac EP Device Specialist I | Cardiology Clinic

Job Summary

The Level I Cardiac Electrophysiology Device Specialist provides direct and indirect care of patients with cardiac pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization devices, and implanted loop recorders in accordance with the departmental process. They work closely with the Electrophysiologists and the electrophysiology team.

Job Description

• Enrolls, interrogates, and programs patients with cardiac devices and recognizes abnormalities, malfunctions, and alert indicators and reports these findings to a provider.
• Performs in-clinic device checks per department guidelines.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and ability to interpret complex cardiac rhythms.
• Aids in scheduling patients for follow-up, remote monitoring, or replacements as indicated.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of all manufacturer’s devices and therapies required.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital, department, and regulatory agency policies and requirements.
• Educates patients and families regarding device function and remote and/or clinic follow-up.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to respond to patients, plan, and initiate timely and efficient care.
• Assesses and escalates remote checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted loop recorders that meet current physician protocol.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent, General Studies Certification
• BLS Certification: American Heart Association (AHA), within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Experience: 2+ years cardiology and cardiac device experience

Preferred Education

• Associates Degree
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification: American Heart Association (AHA)