Cardiac Device Specialist

Purpose & ScopeThe Cardiac Device Specialist provides advanced patient and provider support within the VHC Health Physician Cardiology Service Line for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, ICDs, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) devices.This position is responsible for the interrogation, interpretation, and programming of all CIED types in both in-person and remote monitoring settings, as well as oversight of device clinic monitoring operations.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor's Degree preferred.ExperienceMinimum two (2) years of cardiac device monitoring experience requiredMinimum two (2) years of healthcare/medical office experience requiredExperience with interrogation and reprogramming of CIEDs required (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, ILRs)Experience with major device manufacturer platforms required Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical (Abbott), Biotronik.Experience with remote monitoring platforms preferred; Murj experience strongly preferred.Demonstrates basic competency in performing and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs).Certification/LicensureIBHRE Certification required within 12 months of employment.Acceptable certifications Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS).BLS required upon hire. ACLS required within 6 months of employment.