Cardiac Device Specialist

Cardiac Device Specialist

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist who is responsible for the clinical, technical, and educational aspects related to the care of those patients who have implanted cardiac devices. They perform device checks and remote monitoring of implanted cardiac devices, and well as post implant site checks.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification in Devices is required.
• Clinical Cardiac Device Specialist certification preferred
• Experience with implantable cardiac devices, device programmers, and device interrogation preferred.
• On-the-job training related to device programming and management, or prior experience as a cardiac device representative with a cardiac device vendor required

Responsibilities:

• Implements essential patient teaching elements, and serves as a resource for patient concerns and questions, upon hospital discharge, and throughout device/patient lifetime.
• Oversees post procedural appointments for cardiac device generator replacements, and new implants. Incorporates patient and family education, and the Surgical Site Infection (SSI) strategies reflective of Surgical Care Infection Prevention (SCIP) and Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) best practices.
• Provides patient education and troubleshooting to promote and maintain remote patient follow-up by trans-telephonic monitoring
• Responsible for trouble-shooting, evaluating and interpreting technical and arrhythmia information upon interrogation of the implanted cardiac device, and subsequent physician communication

About Boulder Community Health:

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.