Interrogate devices (pacemaker or ICD) fully (either in-person or remotely) to identify sub-optimal programming or, abnormal clinical findings. * Able to analyze device function including: review of ...
Interrogate devices (pacemaker or ICD) fully (either in-person or remotely) to identify sub-optimal programming or, abnormal clinical findings. * Able to analyze device function including: review of ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites. * Performs and participates in daily rounds. * Hospital and surgical call responsibilities. * Clinic ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
... pacemaker or AICD implantation. CIU's nurse to patient ratio is 1:5. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing ...
Physician Cardiology-Invasive - Competitive Salary
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Physician Cardiology-Invasive - Competitive Salary
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Cardiology Opportunity in the Birmingham, Alabama area!!
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Cardiology Opportunity in the Birmingham, Alabama area!!
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Care Tech - Cardiac Intervention (3300)
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... cardiac pacemaker or AICD implantation. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing an interdisciplinary ...
Care Tech - Cardiac Intervention (3300)
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... cardiac pacemaker or AICD implantation. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing an interdisciplinary ...
Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab
Abbeville, AL · On-site
$1.8K - $2.4K/wk
... Cath, Pacemaker implantation, Peripheral Procedures, Structural Heart, ECMO, and EKOS, • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible, • Former permanent staff ...
Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab
Abbeville, AL · On-site
$1.8K - $2.4K/wk
... Cath, Pacemaker implantation, Peripheral Procedures, Structural Heart, ECMO, and EKOS, • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible, • Former permanent staff ...
Cardiology - Invasive Physician
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Cardiology - Invasive Physician
$331K - $374K/yr
... Pacemaker Interrogations
Physician Pulmonology-Critical Care - Competitive Salary
Gadsden, AL · On-site
$245K - $326K/yr
Preferred procedures include insertion of PA catheter, IABP, temporary pacemaker, ICP evaluation and management, dialysis catheter placement, and diagnostic/therapeutic taps * Preferred pulmonary ...
Physician Pulmonology-Critical Care - Competitive Salary
Gadsden, AL · On-site
$245K - $326K/yr
Preferred procedures include insertion of PA catheter, IABP, temporary pacemaker, ICP evaluation and management, dialysis catheter placement, and diagnostic/therapeutic taps * Preferred pulmonary ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician
$244K - $325K/yr
Preferred procedures include insertion of PA catheter, IABP, temporary pacemaker, ICP evaluation and management, dialysis catheter placement, and diagnostic/therapeutic taps * Preferred pulmonary ...
Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician
$244K - $325K/yr
Preferred procedures include insertion of PA catheter, IABP, temporary pacemaker, ICP evaluation and management, dialysis catheter placement, and diagnostic/therapeutic taps * Preferred pulmonary ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Pacemaker implants * Defibrillator implants * 24/7 Cardi * Busy Independent, two-provider cardiology group * Interventional Cardiology * Call schedule - 1 in 5 * STEMI and Cardiology call together ...
Care Tech - Cardiac Intervention (3300)
Mobile, AL · On-site
$19.25 - $24.75/hr
... cardiac pacemaker or AICD implantation. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing an interdisciplinary ...
Care Tech - Cardiac Intervention (3300)
Mobile, AL · On-site
$19.25 - $24.75/hr
... cardiac pacemaker or AICD implantation. Anticipated length of stay for these patients is less than 48 hours. The unit provides expert quality care to patients utilizing an interdisciplinary ...
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Kinsey, AL · On-site
EP studies, right and left sided ablations, atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablations, pacemaker implantation, CRT and heart failure device management Job Requirements: Must ...
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Kinsey, AL · On-site
EP studies, right and left sided ablations, atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablations, pacemaker implantation, CRT and heart failure device management Job Requirements: Must ...
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What are the main responsibilities of a pacemaker during races and training sessions?
As a Pacemaker, your primary responsibility is to set and maintain a consistent, predetermined pace during races or training sessions, ensuring that athletes achieve their targeted split times. You’ll work closely with athletes, coaches, and event organizers to strategize and adjust pacing plans as necessary. The role often involves starting at the front, communicating regularly with competitors, and sometimes stepping off the track after your pacing duty is complete. This position requires a blend of athletic performance, tactical awareness, and strong teamwork skills to foster a supportive and successful racing environment.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pacemaker position, and why are they important?
To excel as a Pacemaker, you need exceptional physical endurance, precise pacing judgment, and a strong understanding of race strategy, usually developed through advanced athletic training and competition experience. Usage of timing technology, heart rate monitors, and performance data analysis are common technical tools in the field. Outstanding communication, reliability, and teamwork are vital soft skills as pacemakers must coordinate effectively with athletes and coaches. These abilities ensure optimal support for athletes seeking personal bests and contribute to successful race outcomes.

Full-time
Re-posted 14 days ago
DCH Health System rating
7.0
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Job description
A highly-skilled, technical clinician/nurse with the necessary knowledge, training, and skills to independently perform (with MD oversight) the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and other ICD devices. Manages device patients and their care and implements treatment plans in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team. Able to perform basic interrogation, adjustments to programming as per protocol or specific order, and is able to troubleshoot basic, intermediate and advanced device issues.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient clinically for device/rhythm related issues including recent symptoms, and pertinent history-specific indications related to the device.
- Demonstrates advanced and in-depth knowledge/understanding of the device technology, the purpose of device implant, expected alteration in clinical condition, and potential device related causes for patient symptoms.
- Interpretation of the patient's condition and abnormal technical/clinical findings are communicated in a timely manner to the physician and/or other members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborates with team to ensure patient issues are addressed.
- Interrogate devices (pacemaker or ICD) fully (either in-person or remotely) to identify sub-optimal programming or, abnormal clinical findings.
- Able to analyze device function including: review of pacemaker parameters, testing of sensing and capture for each lead, assessing lead integrity and battery status.
- Demonstrates understanding of the interaction between programming changes and the potential clinical outcome.
- Able to evaluate stored and real time EGMs and identify arrhythmias, pacing or sensing problems, and identify appropriate or inappropriate device intervention for arrhythmias.
- Documents all patient assessment and device information in patient record as required.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining device database (Paceart or other system) with current, accurate information to facilitate information retrieval as needed for remote monitoring set-up, queries from other services, management of device-related recall events.
- Ensures home monitoring transmissions on all device patients are reviewed as necessary.
- Notify physician of abnormal cardiac monitoring findings and appropriately seek guidance with regards to management of the patient.
- Educates patient and caregivers on device type, purpose, operations, expectations, troubleshooting, etc. and ensures patients and caregivers understand process for who to contact in case issues are identified.
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
- Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
- Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Alabama RN license (nurse), or if technician NASP/HRS certification eligible
- Advanced knowledge base supporting electrophysiology to include pacemakers, ICD's, arrhythmias, and general cardiology.
- Minimum 1 year experience with cardiac device management to include experience with interrogation, programming and remote monitoring or completion of Arrhythmia Technology Institute training
- Ability to appropriately triage patients with complex, multi-system medical problems.
- Preferred 2 years cardiology experience with at least 1 year in Electrophysiology. (RN or tech)
- Preferred CCU or ICU experience
- Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical: Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds with occasionally carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Is able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient. Is able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling. Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Ability to run in emergency situations. Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner. Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
Environmental: Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
Psychological: Includes demonstrating leadership skills, delegating to team members, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results
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About DCH Health System
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Health care and social assistance
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Year founded
1923