Cardiac Device Specialist — Pacemakers & ICDs

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers in San Diego is seeking a clinician to support CIEDs including pacemakers, ICDs, and Loop recorders. Under general supervision, you will perform in-person interrogations, programming, and remote monitoring transmissions to ensure device performance and patient care.

You will manage daily alerts, triage arrhythmias, document findings in the EMR, coordinate follow-ups, and educate patients on device function and EMI safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Cardiovascular science, or Health Science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed certification training from an Electrophysiology program.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience within a Device Clinic setting or equivalent.
• Experience with CIED interrogation/programming (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Biotronik).

Responsibilities

• In-Person Device Management - Clinic; ED and inpatients.
• Perform comprehensive interrogations and programming of CIEDs from all major manufacturers -assessing battery longevity, lead integrity, and sensing/pacing thresholds.
• Optimize device settings based on physician protocols and patient symptoms.
• Remote Monitoring
• Manage and triaging daily alerts from remote monitoring platforms Identify and escalation urgent arrhythmias or device malfunctions to the EP physician in real-time.
• Ensure patient compliance with home transmitter setups and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Clinical Documentation & Administration
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of all findings in the EMR and device tracking databases.
• Coordinate scheduling for routine follow-ups and urgent device evaluations.
• Educate patients and families on device function, EMI safety, and the importance of remote monitoring.

Skills

CIED interrogation

EMR documentation

Remote monitoring liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Electrophysiology certification training

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

Tools

EMR systems

Remote monitoring platforms

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers in San Diego is seeking a clinician to support CIEDs including pacemakers, ICDs, and Loop recorders. Under general supervision, you will perform in-person interrogations, programming, and remote monitoring transmissions to ensure device performance and patient care.

You will manage daily alerts, triage arrhythmias, document findings in the EMR, coordinate follow-ups, and educate patients on device function and EMI safety.