Electrophysiology Device Tech: Pacemakers & AICDs

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Care Medical Group seeks a skilled Electrophysiology Device Technician to support cardiology device patients. You will contribute to evaluation and optimization of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, and perform programming adjustments based on device interrogations.

You will also handle remote monitoring, post-operative care coordination, and participate in training cardiology fellows, ensuring high-quality patient care across USC locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience; Experience as a Device Tech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize programming for all device patients (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT).
• Check battery status, sensing, lead impedances, lead thresholds, and magnet rate for implanted devices.
• Check and interpret event logs, identify lead failures and inappropriate shocks, reprogramme devices based on interrogated data.
• Remote monitoring of device patients via the Internet.
• Assist in training cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and ongoing management of inpatients with devices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Computer systems knowledge

Radiology knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

EP equipment troubleshooting

BLS Healthcare Provider

Device clinic experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern California Care Medical Group seeks a skilled Electrophysiology Device Technician to support cardiology device patients. You will contribute to evaluation and optimization of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, and perform programming adjustments based on device interrogations.

You will also handle remote monitoring, post-operative care coordination, and participate in training cardiology fellows, ensuring high-quality patient care across USC locations.