Device Tech - Cardiovascular Cl HC1 - Per Diem 8 Hour Days

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a per diem 8-hour day hospital-based Device Tech for the Cardiovascular Electrophysiology clinic in Los Angeles, CA. You will monitor, program, and optimize implanted devices (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT) and remotely monitor patients.

Responsibilities include training cardiology fellows, pre/post-operative care, and interpreting data to ensure patient safety. BLS certification and LA City Fire Life Safety training (within 30 days) are required.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 2 years combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience; experience as a Device Tech preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment essential for the related areas.
• Knowledge of hospital radiology techniques, theory, and procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices/techniques/pressures, basic analysis and emergency protocols.
• Familiar with EP equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize programming for device patients (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT).
• Check and interpret event logs; identify lead issues and shocks in AICDs.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients with implanted devices.
• Monitor patients remotely via Internet; train cardiology fellows.
• Perform other duties as assigned; support USC policy and mission.

Skills

Device programming

EP equipment familiarity

BLS certified

Communication skills

Lead impedance measurement

Education

High School or equivalent

2 years device tech experience

Tools

EP equipment

Job description

Device Tech - Cardiovascular Cl HC1 - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Category: Keck Medicine of USC

The Electrophysiology Device Tech works with the Cardiologists to provide monitoring and programming for device patients. Responsible for the evaluation and optimization in programming for all device patient, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. Skills involving checking Battery Status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, assessing appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemaker/AICD is a necessity. Is also able to check and interpret Event log book, identify lead failures of implanted pacemaker/AICD, identify appropriate vs. inappropriate shocks in AICDs, ability to Program/reprogram devices based on interrogated data of implanted pacemaker/AICD, turn on/off shock therapy for AICD, reprogram LV lead to avoid diaphragmatic stimulation, interpret Histograms and program rate response accordingly of implanted pacemaker/AICD. Responsible for remote monitoring of applicable device patients via the Internet. Assist in training of cardiology fellows in the device clinic. Responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative care for patients and on-going management and evaluation of inpatients with devices as applicable.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the evaluation and optimization in programming for all device patients, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. Skills involving checking Battery Status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, assessing appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemaker/AICD is a necessity.
• Responsible to check and interpret Event log book, identify lead failures of implanted pacemaker/AICD, identify appropriate vs. inappropriate shocks in AICDs, ability to Program/reprogram devices based on interrogated data of implanted pacemaker/AICD, turn on/off shock therapy for AICD, reprogram LV lead to avoid diaphragmatic stimulation, interpret Histograms and program rate response accordingly of implanted pacemaker/AICD, interpret Histograms and program rate response accordingly of implanted pacemaker/AICD.
• Responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative care for patients and on-going management and evaluation of inpatients with devices as applicable.
• Responsible for remote monitoring of applicable device patients via the Internet. Assist in training of cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req 2 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience as a Device Tech.

• Req Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Req Excellent problem solving skills.
• Req Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment that is essential for the related areas.
• Req Must have knowledge of hospital radiology techniques, theory, and procedures.
• Req Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices/techniques/pressures, basic analysis and emergency protocols.
• Req Familiar with EP equipment and troubleshooting.

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref Specialized/technical training Completion of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology (CEPT) Program.
• Pref In healthcare related field
• Pref Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (IBHRE) OR equivalent credential validated and approved by USC Electrophysiology Medical Director.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC Care Medical Group serves as the sole physician entity reporting to the USC Health System, uniting faculty clinical practice under Keck Medicine of USC. This entity oversees clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and core enterprise functions including billing, contracting, and financial operations. The organization encompasses 17 clinical departments, with approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff delivering care across more than 80 locations from Kern County to Orange County and into Las Vegas. USC Care Medical Group is the engine for patient-centered growth—advancing quality, safety, access, and financial strength through integrated, system-level thinking that transcends silos and traditional models. By building bridges across the enterprise, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology, we deliver seamless, 5-Star access and service while expanding clinical reach and diversified models of care. Our work fuels a sustainable cycle of good health—organizationally, financially, and within the communities we serve—driving continued growth from within and beyond the system’s boundaries.

The hourly rate range for this position is $40.56 - $69.11.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.