Lehigh Valley Health Network·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The specialist provides direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances and manages the technical components of implantable cardiac rhythm management devices. They collaborate with cardiologists to analyze device data, perform reprogramming, and coordinate the daily functions of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinic.
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Summary Provides direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbance, abnormalities, and implantable cardiac rhythm management devices. Collaborates with cardiologist or electrophysiologist on the device in the patient's total treatment plan. Performs the technical component of remote cardiac device monitoring.
Job Duties
Analyzes data from a wide variety of cardiac devices identifying arrhythmias as well as pacing, sensing, or other device abnormalities in addition to evaluating appropriate or inappropriate device interventions for arrhythmias.
Reprograms devices as directed by physician to achieve optimal pacemaker performance.
Provides full diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks to allow for adequate provider follow-up and/or adjustment.
Coordinates daily function of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinic(s).
Manages patient enrollment, equipment requests, alert management, and patient education.
Performs device checks on patients, either in the office or trans-telephonically.
Troubleshoots missed transmissions including basic identification of poor monitor connectivity or other remote monitoring malfunctions and immediate contact of no-show patients to ensure rescheduling.
Uses clinical judgment to prioritize device alerts and abnormal transmissions per established policies and protocols and notifies physician or non-physician practitioners of urgent issues requiring further attention.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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Candidates must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular, or a related life science field. A minimum of 3 years of experience working with cardiac devices is required, along with the ability to interpret electrograms and troubleshoot device issues.
Market context
Physician openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing clinical coverage needs and specialty demand, so competition can be strongest for roles that require board eligibility, Pennsylvania licensure or IMLC eligibility, and preferred fellowship or EPIC experience. Benefits and requirements on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure path and highlight any EPIC or fellowship experience in your materials.