RN Cardiovascular Device

Cardiac Electronic Devices Clinician

Provides direct care for patients with implantable cardiac electronic devices (CIEDs). Aligns care with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values and mission of the organization. Provides device-clinic services across 14 locations, including monthly outreach travel to rural and multi-state sites (CO, WY, NE), with select locations requiring overnight stays.

Responsibilities:

• Performs device interrogation, remote monitoring, in-office testing, reprogramming within protocol, technical troubleshooting, patient triage, and comprehensive documentation to support optimal electrophysiology care across assigned regional clinic locations and outreach sites.
• Interprets presenting rhythm EGMs, pacing percentages, battery status, heart-rate histograms, arrhythmia/event counters, PVC trends, and stored EGMs. Evaluates automated lead testing results and trends abnormalities across all vendors. Troubleshoots device data. Determines and initiates required actions. Assesses loop-recorder data tailored to implant indication. Assesses rhythm EGMs, pacing data, battery and longevity status, histograms, event counters, and stored EGMs.
• Performs manual lead testing based on underlying rhythm; recognizes and responds to loss of capture, symptomatic episodes, or induced arrhythmias. Reviews lead trends and adjusts device settings within protocols. Retrieves data, performs testing, and implements protocol-based reprogramming.
• Conducts specialized visits: wound checks, groin checks for leadless pacemakers, reprogramming visits, and troubleshoots remote alerts or symptoms.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and relevant licensure/certification as determined at position level. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Preferred: ACLS, CV-BVC Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification.
• Minimum experience: 2 years of RN experience in cardiac, EP, ICU/CCU, cath lab, or related specialty.