Pediatric Arrhythmia Device Coordinator

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an Arrhythmia Device Coordinator to support the Heart Center in pediatric patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. Responsibilities include device programming, remote monitoring, and family education to ensure safe, timely care.

The role collaborates with electrophysiology physicians, maintains device data systems like Paceart, and participates in after-hours on-call coverage. Onsite, part-time schedule with bi-weekly 40-hour amount.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field required.
• BLS certification required; EKG Technician certification within one year.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred; CCDS preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for dysrhythmia patients with electrophysiology physicians.
• Interrogate, program, and troubleshoot implanted cardiac devices under physician supervision.
• Monitor and interpret remote transmissions; escalate findings as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and external providers on arrhythmia care and device usage.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for remote monitoring and urgent needs.
• Maintain the arrhythmia device database (e.g., Paceart) for accuracy.
• Support inventory control for clinic monitors, devices, and supplies.
• Coordinate with community providers, schools, and emergency services for patient-centered care.
• Provide training to internal teams and external stakeholders on device management.
• Assist in equipment evaluation and vendor engagement for monitors and devices.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Pediatric care experience

Rhythm interpretation

Device programming basics

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Master's degree in health-related field

BLS certification

EKG Technician certification

ACLS/PALS certifications preferred

IBHRE CCDS preferred

Tools

Epiphany

Paceart

Medtronic devices

St. Jude devices

Boston Scientific devices

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an Arrhythmia Device Coordinator to support the Heart Center in pediatric patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. Responsibilities include device programming, remote monitoring, and family education to ensure safe, timely care.

The role collaborates with electrophysiology physicians, maintains device data systems like Paceart, and participates in after-hours on-call coverage. Onsite, part-time schedule with bi-weekly 40-hour amount.