JOB PURPOSE: 
Cardiac Device Specialist responsible for providing technical and clinical services in the Electrophysiology 
ambulatory (outpatient) setting. CDS will perform Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)
interrogations, with arrhythmia interpretation of ECG, measured data, evaluation of arrhythmia burden, 
interpretation of diagnostics, and programming of cardiac device, reporting to an EP Provider. Will also be 
responsible for managing patient’s diagnostics in manufacturer remote monitoring websites, analysis and 
management of transmission, entering data in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining the data 
integrity with the system, and having the judgment to direct to the EP Providers, when appropriate.
Support for CIED management will be under the direction of supervising EP provider, Lead Cardiac 
Device Specialist and/or EP Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides performance feedback for Device Clinic personnel.
2. Provides evaluation and device management to patients under the supervision of a physician.
3. Provides assistance in training to facilitate ongoing development of newly onboarding personnel.
4. Assess wounds post device implant to ensure that the incision is healing appropriately.
5. Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling and device 
home monitoring.
6. Ensures correct billing and coding of device checks.
7. Assist in the facilitation and support of an ICD patient support group.
8. Maintain and complete daily tasks delegated by team members within the EP department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, cardiac anatomy, basic electrophysiology, EKG’s and arrhythmias
• Knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures within the field of EP.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines for pacemaker and defibrillator interrogations.
• Proficient with indications for Pacemaker and ICD implantation.
• Knowledge and ability to operate various industry programmers and Paceart software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex EKG’s.
• Ability to work effectively with industry vendors and customers.
• Ability to provide good interpersonal skills and work as a member of a team.
• Skill and ability in computer literacy.

Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 
people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills 
required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A certificate of completion from an approved cardiac device technical school that provides a formal 
curriculum of education and training in cardiac pacing, defibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy 
and electrophysiology OR a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of cardiac pacing or 
electrophysiology in the ambulatory (outpatient) setting may be substituted for the formal education 
training program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of EP clinical experience as a Cardiac Device Specialist. 
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Clinical Device Specialist (CCDS) through Heart Rhythm Society within 24 months of hire 
strongly preferred.
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification by International Board of Heart Rhythm 
Examiners (IBHRE) preferred. 
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) preferred.

About Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta

JOB TITLE: Cardiac Device Specialist JOB CODE: MultipleDEPARTMENT: Piedmont Heart CREATED:ENTITY: Piedmont Healthcare-Physician Enterprise MODIFIED: 12/10/2019; 9/2/2021 JOB PURPOSE: Cardiac Device Specialist responsible for providing technical and clinical services in the Electrophysiology ambulatory (outpatient) setting. CDS will perform Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)interrogations, with arrhythmia interpretation of ECG, measured data, evaluation of arrhythmia burden, interpretation of diagnostics, and programming of cardiac device, reporting to an EP Provider. Will also be responsible for managing patient’s diagnostics in manufacturer remote monitoring websites, analysis and management of transmission, entering data in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining the data integrity with the system, and having the judgment to direct to the EP Providers, when appropriate.Support for CIED management will be under the direction of supervising EP provider, Lead Cardiac Device Specialist and/or

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