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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Electrophysiology Device Tech

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$40.56 - $69.11 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience as a Device Tech; combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment essential to the related areas.
  • Knowledge of hospital radiology techniques, theory, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices, techniques and pressures, basic analysis, and emergency protocols.
  • Familiarity with electrophysiology equipment and troubleshooting.
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Fire Life Safety Training (Los Angeles City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and optimize programming for device patients, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices; check battery status, confirm appropriate sensing, check lead impedances, measure lead thresholds, and assess the appropriate magnet rate for implanted pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
  • Check and interpret event log books; identify lead failures and appropriate versus inappropriate shocks in implantable cardioverter defibrillators; program or reprogram devices based on interrogated data; turn shock therapy on or off; reprogram left ventricular leads to avoid diaphragmatic stimulation; and interpret histograms and program rate response accordingly.
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative care for patients and ongoing management and evaluation of inpatients with devices, as applicable.
  • Remotely monitor applicable device patients via the Internet.
  • Assist in training cardiology fellows in the device clinic.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested; duties may be added or changed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology (CEPT) Program.
  • Training or experience in a healthcare-related field.
  • Certified Cardiac Device Specialist credential from IBHRE, or an equivalent credential validated and approved by the USC Electrophysiology Medical Director.

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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.

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