EP Device Tech — Pacemakers & ICDs Specialist

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

Job summary

The University of Southern California Cardiovascular Institute seeks an Electrophysiology Device Tech to assist cardiologists with monitoring and programming for device patients, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices.

You will perform battery, sensing, lead checks, interpret event logs, program devices, monitor remotely, and support pre-/post-operative care and fellow training in the device clinic.

Qualifications

• Requires High School or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years combined education/experience; experience as a Device Tech.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Ability to use computer systems or equipment essential for related areas.
• Knowledge of hospital radiology techniques, theory and procedures.
• Understanding of anatomy/physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices, pressures, acute care.
• Familiar with EP equipment and troubleshooting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiology team with monitoring and programming for device patients (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT).
• Check battery status, sensing, lead impedances, thresholds, magnet rate.
• Interpret event logs, identify lead failures, assess shocks or lack of shocks.
• Program/reprogram devices and adjust rate response.
• Remote monitoring of device patients via the Internet.
• Assist in training cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care and ongoing inpatient device management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Computer systems proficiency

Familiar with EP equipment

Attention to detail

Radiology knowledge

Tools

EP equipment

Job description

The University of Southern California Cardiovascular Institute seeks an Electrophysiology Device Tech to assist cardiologists with monitoring and programming for device patients, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices.

You will perform battery, sensing, lead checks, interpret event logs, program devices, monitor remotely, and support pre-/post-operative care and fellow training in the device clinic.