Remote Device Clinician - Contractor

Rhythm; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contracted 1099 position

Job summary

Rhythm is seeking a Remote Device Clinician to monitor patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices using Rhythm’s software. The role applies electrophysiology and biomedical engineering knowledge to assess device function, analyze diagnostics, and document findings per best practices.

Required are degrees (or related field experience), 2+ years of implanted CIED management, 3+ years of cardiology experience, and certifications such as CRAT, CCT, RCES or IBHRE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree required OR related field experience.
• Cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years implanted cardiac device management experience with knowledge of all manufacturer programmers.
• 3+ years cardiology experience; electrophysiology preferred.
• Experience interrogating and interpreting device diagnostics for all four major manufacturers.
• Industry certifications (CRAT, CCT, RCES, IBHRE) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Integrate knowledge base from physiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac device function to perform evaluations, reviews, and analyses via remote monitoring.
• Recognize abnormal device functions and recommend strategies to address issues.
• Communicate with Rhythm clinical team and providers regarding device function and data through accurate documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA/PHI standards/protocols.
• Support Rhythm's patient-centered care philosophy: every team member is a caregiver.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm management

Device diagnostics interpretation

Collaboration software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Related field experience

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

A Rhythm Remote Device Clinician remotely monitors patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) utilizing Rhythm ’s proprietary software. This specialist employs knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering concepts to assess the technical function of the patient’s CIED, analyze and interpret device and patient diagnostics, and perform accurate clinical documentation as determined by Rhythm ’s best practice standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate a knowledge base from physiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac device function to perform competent evaluations, diagnostic reviews, and overall analysis through remote monitoring.
• Recognize abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs, and CRT devices, and recommend strategies to address and correct issues.
• Communicate with Rhythm ’s clinical team and providers regarding CIED function and diagnostic data through accurate, professional, and standardized documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) standards/protocols.
• Support and contribute to Rhythm ’s patient-centered care philosophy: Every team member is a caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or associate degree required OR experience in a related field—nursing, medicine, electronics, or engineering.
• Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of recent implanted cardiac device management experience with knowledge of all manufacturer programmers.
• 3+ years cardiology experience, cardiac electrophysicology preferred.
• Experience with interrogating and interpreting device diagnostics for all four major manufacturers (Medtronic, Abbott/St. Jude, Boston Scientific, Biotronik).
• Cardiac rhythm management industry training and experience preferred.
• Must have at least one industry certification - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT), Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certifications (CCDS, CEPS, CDRMS) also preferred.
• Proficiency with collaboration applications and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Teams).
• Minimum Device Specifications: Device must have a stable high-speed WiFi connection, at least 8GB RAM, a minimum 2GHz processor, and the latest version of Windows or macOS.

Benefits

• Employment: This is a contracted 1099 position without an end date.
• Fully Remote: You’ll need access to a quiet working environment, high speed internet and your own computer equipped with sound/voice functionality.
• Hours: Minimum of 8 hours per week (averaged across the month), set at least 8 weeks in advance.
• Schedule: You will set your own hours within our business hours (7a-9p ET M-Sa) using our software.

Originally posted on Himalayas