Position Summary: 

The Cardiac Device Specialist supports the delivery of cardiac device care through in-person and remote monitoring of patients with implanted cardiac rhythm management devices. This position performs device interrogations, reviews device data and alerts, documents findings, and supports follow-up care in collaboration with registered nurses, exercise physiologists, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the cardiology team. The Cardiac Device Specialist identifies findings that require clinical review and escalates concerns to the appropriate licensed clinician or provider in accordance with established protocols. This role also provides patient education and supports accurate, timely device clinic documentation and workflows.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Health Sciences, or a related healthcare field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.
• Two (2) years of experience in cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, cardiovascular technology, cardiac device clinic operations, or a related specialty.

Preferred:

• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.

Essential Job Functions: 

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Perform in-person and remote interrogations of implanted cardiac devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT-P/CRT-D), and implantable loop recorders (ILRs).
• Review device diagnostics, arrhythmia events, battery status, lead integrity, device performance, and remote monitoring alerts in accordance with established workflows and protocols.
• Identify abnormal or clinically significant device findings and escalate concerns to the appropriate registered nurse, exercise physiologist, or provider for review and follow-up.
• Document device evaluations, findings, actions, and follow-up needs accurately and timely in the electronic medical record and applicable device monitoring systems.
• Support device programming, testing, and optimization under provider direction and established protocols, including threshold testing, sensing measurements, and lead assessments.
• Manage remote monitoring platforms and assist patients with transmission setup, connectivity issues, missed transmissions, and other monitoring needs.
• Coordinate routine and urgent device follow-up needs with patients and the cardiology care team to support continuity of care.
• Provide patients and families with education on device function, home monitoring systems, follow-up requirements, and troubleshooting within the scope of the role.
• Maintain accurate device clinic records and follow organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and established documentation and monitoring standards.
• Maintain knowledge and competency related to cardiac rhythm management devices, remote monitoring technologies, manufacturer updates, and device clinic workflows.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.