Hybrid Device Clinician

In this dynamic role, you will operate as a Hybrid Device Clinician, balancing responsibilities between in-clinic visits and remote device management. Your primary focus will be on patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).

Responsibilities

In-Clinic 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.

Remote Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Cardiac rhythm management industry training and experience preferred.
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) required prior to employment commencement date.
• 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.
• Proficiency with collaboration applications and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Teams).
• Hands-On Clinical Expertise: In addition to standard remote competencies, candidates must possess proven, hands-on experience performing in-office device interrogations, optimizations, and programming changes.

Benefits

• Health and Prescription coverage, Dental, Vision.
• 401k Retirement Savings with company match for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off.

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 - $85,000 annually, based on location and experience, with additional potential for individual performance bonuses.

Schedule

• Full-time position with a hybrid schedule requiring two (2) full days in-clinic and three (3) days fully remote per week.
• In-clinic days: 1 full day at Naperville, IL clinic location and 1 full day at Winfield, IL clinic location.
• Standard working hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Commute Support: Dedicated stipend for gas and mileage from your home to the clinic locations.