National Jewish Health is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cardiac Device Specialist to join the Cardiology team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cardiac rhythm management, serving as a clinical expert in the interrogation, analysis and programming of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and other cardiac devices. The ideal candidate is passionate about cardiac care, enjoys working independently and thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs cardiac device interrogations, analysis and reprogramming with minimal provider supervision
- Identifies and escalates urgent device issues while supporting timely clinical decision-making
- Educates patients on device management, remote monitoring and follow-up care
- Collaborates with electrophysiologists and cardiology providers to optimize patient outcomes
- Coordinates device clinic follow-up, patient tracking and remote monitoring programs
National Jewish Health is the nation's leading respiratory hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. As part of a growing cardiology program, the Cardiac Device Specialist plays a vital role in delivering advanced electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management services. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge device technology, develop specialized expertise and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Position Summary
Responsible and accountable for accurate and timely cardiac rhythm device interrogation and re-programming, including device analysis, preliminary report generation, alerting providers to urgent issues, and maintaining an accurate patient tracking system. This position practices within the standards set by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This position works within interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care for the patient.
Essential Duties
- Interrogates, interprets, and re-programs devices with minimal provider supervision. Ensures charges are accurately captured for device interrogation. Troubleshoots critical device issues and takes immediate steps for resolution.
- Performs evaluation and re-dressing of new device bandages/wounds as needed.
- Collaborates with providers regarding device status and accurately documents device analysis in the electronic medical record.
- Educates patients on all aspects of their device, including remote monitoring and follow-up protocols.
- Keeps equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of any problem areas or safety issues.
- Serves as a resource to physicians and other employees for patients receiving device therapy.
- Oversees scheduling of patient follow-up visits to ensure all patients are correctly scheduled for remote monitoring and follow-up visits. Monitors tracking system for no-show patients.
- Connects with local device companies to ensure updates to systems, procedures, protocols and ongoing education. Ensures recall procedures are followed and documented when needed.
- Responds to urgent device issues in procedural units and assists in all cardiac testing procedures such as echocardiography, stress testing, ECG as needed.
Other Duties
- Participates in professional development activities.
Competencies
- Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Attention to Detail: Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
- Patient Relations: Consistently meets patient and patient family needs; takes responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; uses appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
- Initiative: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
- Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred
- Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience in an electrophysiology setting such as an electrophysiology lab, experience analyzing and reprogramming cardiac pacemakers and internal cardiac defibrillators, or current Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Elecrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
- Special Training, Certification or Licensure: BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Salary Range: $40.32 - $53.32
Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
- Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
- Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
- Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
