Cardiovascular Tech, EP Device - 138927

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,144 - 89,667; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician specializing in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) at Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center in San Diego, CA. This role includes comprehensive duties such as device management and remote patient monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess certification from an accredited CVT school and have at least one year of experience in the field. The position offers a competitive pay scale ranging from $52.37 to $65.09 per hour with an appointment type of career at 90% commitment.

Qualifications

• Completed certification training from an accredited CVT school or Electrophysiology program.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire.
• A minimum of one year experience with cardiovascular monitoring.
• Experience with CIED interrogation/programming (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Biotronik).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive interrogations and programming of CIEDs.
• Manage and triage daily alerts from remote monitoring platforms.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation in EMR and device tracking databases.

Skills

Cardiovascular monitoring

Electrophysiology lab experience

CIED interrogation/programming

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

Education

Certification from accredited CVT school

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Payroll Title: CARDIOVASCULAR TCHN

Department: CARDIOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

Hiring Pay Scale: $52.37 - $65.09 / Hour

Worksite: Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 90%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#138927 Cardiovascular Tech, EP Device

Filing Deadline: Fri 5/1/2026

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Description

This role is the critical link in the continuum of care for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, and ILRs. The CV/EP tech will combine advanced technical expertise with compassionate patient interaction, supporting both in-person clinical interrogations and remote monitoring transmissions to ensure optimal device performance and patient outcomes.

Key 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 triage daily alerts from remote monitoring platforms. Identify and escalate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed certification training from an accredited CVT school or 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 with cardiovascular monitoring, auxiliary equipment in an electrophysiology lab.
• Experience with CIED interrogation/programming (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Biotronik).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RECS).
• International board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification.
• Prior experience in Cardiac Device clinic setting.
• Bachelors in Exercise Physiology or related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Cardiovascular science, or Health Science).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $109,349 - $135,908 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $52.37 - $65.09

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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