Hybrid Device Clinician

In-Clinic Responsibilities

• Device Interrogations: Conduct in-office and in-person interrogations at client locations, ensuring accurate assessments and thorough data collection
• Communication Management: Assist with managing communications through the client's Electronic Medical Records (EMR), including scheduling adjustments and addressing same-day no-shows
• MRI Device Knowledge: Possess in-depth knowledge of MRI-compatible devices, presenting relevant information to providers for patient approvals and MRI scheduling
• AV Optimization: Skilled in performing AV optimizations in-office, ensuring procedures are conducted smoothly and efficiently
• Vendor Navigation: Proficient in navigating systems and tools provided by the four main vendors in the industry: Medtronic, Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific

Remote Responsibilities

• Device Interrogations: Perform remote device interrogations, ensuring continuity of care and monitoring
• Remote Monitoring Enrollment: Skilled in enrolling patients in remote monitoring programs and educating them on the specifics and benefits of remote monitoring
• Comprehensive Evaluations: Integrate knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac device function to perform competent evaluations and diagnostic reviews through remote monitoring
• Abnormal Function Recognition: Recognize and address abnormal functions in pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders (ILRs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, proposing strategies to rectify issues
• Clinical Communication: 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
• Data Analysis and Management: 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 our standard remote competencies, candidates must possess proven, hands-on experience performing in-office device interrogations, optimizations, and programming changes

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 - $85,000 annually, based on location and experience, with additional potential for individual performance bonuses
• Employment Type: Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. Part-time and contract roles are also available for those interested in flexible working arrangements
• Work Location & Schedule: This is a hybrid position requiring two (2) full days in-clinic and three (3) days fully remote per week. In-clinic days are distributed as follows:1 Full Day: Naperville, IL clinic location1 Full Day: Winfield, IL clinic location3 Days: Fully Remote
• Commute Support: To support your travel on in-clinic days, a dedicated stipend for gas and mileage from your home to the clinic locations will be provided
• Work Schedule: Standard working hours for this role are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours remain consistent across both in-clinic and remote days, ensuring a predictable schedule and an excellent work-life balance