Cardiac Device Technician
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under general supervision, this role is the critical link in the continuum of care for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, and Loop recorders. The Hospital Lab tech will combine advanced technical expertise with compassionate patient interaction, supporting both in-person clinical interrogations and remote monitoringtransmissions to ensure optimal device performance and patient care. Key Responsibilities In-Person Device Management - Clinic; ED and inpatients Perform comprehensive interrogations and programming of CIEDs from all major manufacturers -assessing battery longevity, lead integrity, and sensing/pacing thresholds. Optimize device settings based on physician protocols and patient symptoms. Remote Monitoring Manage and triaging daily alerts from remote monitoring platforms Identify and escalate urgent arrhythmias or device malfunctions to the EP physician in real-time. Ensure patient compliance with home transmitter setups and troubleshooting connectivity issues. Clinical Documentation & Administration Provide accurate, timely documentation of all findings in the EMR and device tracking databases. Coordinate scheduling for routine follow-ups and urgent device evaluations. Educate patients and families on device function, EMI safety, and the importance of remote monitoring..
Qualifications
Bachelors in Exercise Physiology or related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Cardiovascular science, or Health Science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completed certification training from an Electrophysiology program. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. A minimum of one (1) year experience within a Device Clinic setting or equivalent. Experience with CIED interrogation/programming (Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Biotronik).