Job: Cardiac Device Specialist- Mesa

Job Description

If you want to work with a group where your skill set will be highly valued and growth and development is encouraged, then Tri-City Cardiology may be the place you are looking for!

The Device Department is currently seeking a Device Specialist. This department works closely with highly skilled staff, electrophysiologists and cardiologists to manage cardiac device needs. Potential growth opportunities of this position include cross training as a Heart Failure Specialist. If you have a strong knowledge base in rhythm recognition, cardiology and implantable cardiac devices, this may be an ideal position for you!

 SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge and management of various processes related to implantable ICD’s, pacemakers, loop recorders and CRT/ICM cardiac devices
• Proficient in the use of St Jude, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotronik and ELA programmers
• Management of remote device checks, alerts and patient enrollment, equipment requests utilizing Merlin, Latitude, Carelink and Biotronik websites
• Review, documentation and summarization of all acquired device information to be sent to provider for review
• Effective collaboration and communication with departmental and interdepartmental team members, company representatives and providers
• Knowledge and compliance of organizational and device manufacturer guidelines
• Knowledge and utilization of the NextGen EHR system
• Patient education and communication
• Assist with departmental processes to ensure patient and process compliance
• May be selected to cross train in duties of a Heart Failure specialist
• Continuing education of job related duties
• Ability to meet job specific competencies at 90 days and annually
• Other duties as assigned

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salaries as well as:

• Health, Dental & Vision coverage (1st of the month following 60 days of employment!)
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO (vacation, sick & personal time off)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition & Rewards Programs with opportunities to earn gift cards and additional PTO!

Skills / Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• Advanced medical assistant or related experience and/or certification required
• Experience with implantable cardiac devices required
• ACLS upon hire preferred. Certification required for position
• Strong background in ECG rhythm identification required
• Must be able to type at least 40 wpm