Cardiac Device Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist to monitor and manage patients with implantable devices. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, program pacemakers and ICDs, and ensure follow-up protocols are followed for optimal heart rhythm management.

Responsibilities include operating device interrogation equipment, maintaining patient databases, answering rhythm-related inquiries, and educating staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency.
• CCDS or CEPS certification in good standing with IBHRE.
• Two years of EKG or heart rhythm interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a wound and device check clinic schedule each week.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment.
• Programs implantable cardiac devices to maintain appropriate heart rhythm and therapy, under the direction of a physician or by approved protocol.
• Evaluates and interprets heart rhythms to recommend and perform adjustments on implantable devices according to standard follow-up recommendations.
• Reprograms cardiac devices and defibrillators as appropriate for diagnostics and other procedures.
• Maintains a database of all patients with implantable devices.
• Answers patient calls and questions regarding rhythm-related concerns.
• Provides cardiac device education to support staff in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Skills

Heart rhythm interpretation

Pacemaker/ICD knowledge

Medical terminology

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

IBHRE CCDS/CEPS certification

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position serves as part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and other support staff. The incumbent interacts with cardiac patients, specifically those with implantable devices, in order to monitor and analyze heart rhythm data. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Maintains a wound and device check clinic schedule each week.

• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition and device interrogation equipment.
• Programs implantable cardiac devices to maintain appropriate heart rhythm and therapy, under the direction of a physician or by approved protocol.
• Evaluates and interprets heart rhythms in order to recommend and perform adjustments on implantable devices according to standard follow-up recommendations.
• Reprograms cardiac devices and defibrillators as appropriate for diagnostics and other procedures.
• Maintains a database of all patients with implantable devices.
• Answers patient calls and questions regarding rhythm-related concerns.
• Provides cardiac device education to support staff in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.@@Ability to travel with provider teams to outreach locations on occasion, potentially requiring overnight stays.@@Ability to carry a pager to answer all inpatient and outpatient cardiac device calls.@@Ability to self-direct and be task oriented.@@Demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills.@@Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.@@Demonstrated knowledge of pacemakers, ICD, ECG and other areas of cardiology.@@Ability to work independently and continually stay up to date on related, new technology.

Qualifications

Required

Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency.

• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) in good standing (VCE compliant) with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Two (2) years of EKG or heart rhythm interpretation experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position is a sedentary to light work assignment that may exert up to 20 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is exposed to environmental conditions of a typical medical laboratory.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Aff… To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86805
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Variable hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 14A CV Center Admin
Category Cardiology
Workplace Set Up On-site