Cardiac Device Specialist Cardiac Arrhythmia

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• We are offering Sign-on Bonus $5K!
• The hours Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm (Potential hybrid opportunity)
• The Cardiac Arrhythmia Clinic is located at 3225 N. Civic Center Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85251

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JOB SUMMARY

The Cardiac Device Specialist (CDS) provides advanced technical and clinical support within Cardiac Electrophysiology and Rhythm Management. The CDS functions as a specialized cardiac rhythm diagnostics professional responsible for independent analysis interpretation programming and management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) across multiple manufacturer role requires advanced knowledge of electrophysiology cardiac anatomy and physiology arrhythmia recognition and device diagnostics. The CDS performs complex in-office and remote device evaluations interprets intracardiac electrograms (IEGMs) assesses arrhythmia burden identifies device malfunctions and applies protocol-driven clinical judgment to determine appropriate escalation and provider CDS directly supports revenue-generating services ensures CMS-compliant documentation and billing integrity and plays a critical role in identifying potentially life-threatening arrhythmias and device-related complications. Management of CIEDs is performed under the direction of the Device RN Manager and/or Electrophysiology Provider.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform Advanced CIED EvaluationsConduct comprehensive device interrogations including pacing/sensing thresholds lead impedance analysis battery longevity assessment arrhythmia diagnostics and therapy intracardiac electrograms (IEGMs) and discriminate arrhythmias using advanced electrophysiologic device and lead malfunctions and perform multi-platform device programming (Abbott Medtronic Boston Scientific Biotronik etc.) according to established protocols and best practice standards.
• Independently Manage Remote Monitoring WorkflowsReview and triage daily remote monitoring alerts applying risk stratification and protocol-driven clinical clinically significant arrhythmias inappropriate therapies lead alerts and heart failure urgency of provider escalation and ensure timely document and close remote transmissions in compliance with departmental standards and CMS billing requirements.
• Clinical Decision Support & EscalationCommunicate abnormal findings and device concerns directly to EP providers with appropriate clinical interpretation and patients of abnormal findings and coordinate follow-up complex cases beyond scope of practice to Device RN Manager or EP Provider appropriately.
• CIED Advisory & Safety ManagementMaintain knowledge of current manufacturer advisories recalls and safety recommended follow-up protocols and patient notification peri-operative and MRI CIED management in collaboration with providers.
• Revenue & Documentation IntegritySubmit accurate billing codes for in-office and remote device documentation meets regulatory and CMS compliance data integrity within manufacturer remote monitoring systems and the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Patient Education & Care CoordinationProvide patient education regarding device function alerts therapy changes and follow-up post-operative wound assessments as patient calls related to device concerns and collaborates with providers for resolution.
• Cross-Campus SupportTravel to satellite clinics as required to maintain continuity of CIED services.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates or Bachelors in Healthcare related field Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation telemetry or electrophysiology-related clinical setting Required
• 2 years experience in cardiac device management including in-office interrogations and remote monitoring Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
• 12-Lead ECG competency or equivalent documented arrhythmia interpretation experience Required
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certification - within 2 years of hire Preferred

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