Cardiac Device Specialist
Altru Health System
Operations
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 32.19-48.28 / hour
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
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Location:
Altru Clinic
1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $32.19 - $48.28Summary:
The Cardiac Device Specialist is responsible for the management of all patients with implanted cardiac devices. This includes performing device interrogation, programming, and review of patient algorithms during device clinic. In addition, the job is responsible for following the status of all device patients, registering the status internally and with the manufacturer and following recall notices from the manufacturers. This position will also be responsible for assisting with establishing and maintaining a remote monitoring program that includes scheduling, downloading and analyzing clinical device transmissions.Essential Job Functions:
Performs remote device monitoring including scheduling, downloading clinical information, and analyzing transmissions.
Performs clinical interrogation of pacemaker and AICD devices.
Maintains and analyzes algorithms; EKGS and other device interrogation data and prepares preliminary reports for the providers.
Programs pacemaker and AICD devices under the direction of a provider.
Enroll and educate new patients into remote monitoring system.
Educates patients and provides follow-up reminders on device checks according to established protocols.
Ensures charges are accurately captured for device interrogation by appropriate documentation for coding & billing.
Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results and then follows up with patient
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 2 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Notes
Candidates must meet one of the following pathways:
Nursing Background
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (BSN or ASN) (required)
At least 1 year of experience in cardiac device programming and remote monitoring (preferred)
Registered Nurse (RN) license (preferred)
Completion of a cardiac device therapy course (preferred)
Cardiac Credentialed Background
Current certification as RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) (preferred)
At least 1 year of experience in cardiac device programming and remote monitoring (preferred)
Completion of a cardiac device therapy course (preferred)
Education:
• Required: Associates - Nursing- OR -Associates - Related FieldWork Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Occasional DriverReference ID: R7453Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
