Device Tech - Cardiovascular Med Cl HC1 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

C018 University of Southern California- HS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking an Electrophysiology Device Tech to collaborate with cardiologists in monitoring and programming for device patients, including pacemakers and ICDs. The role involves evaluating device parameters, lead integrity, and magnet rates, plus remote monitoring and post-operative patient care.

Responsibilities include device programming, data interpretation, patient management, and training of cardiology fellows.

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 equipment essential for 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize device programming for pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices.
• Remote monitoring of device patients via Internet.
• Assist in training cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care for patients with implanted devices.
• Manage inpatients with devices and ongoing device evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer systems

Radiology knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

EP equipment

Troubleshooting

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

Departmental Specific Summary 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.

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