Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Job Summary:
Reports to the Operations Manager, the Cardiac Device Specialist is responsible for performing interrogations, interpretations and programming Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs). Uses EMR (EPIC) software to enter patient data and provides reports for the physicians and patient medical record. A high standard of advanced clinical knowledge in dealing with patients with implanted devices is required. This position works closely with highly skilled staff, electrophysiologists and cardiologists to manage cardiac device needs.Job Description:
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 403b with Match
- Opportunity for Career Growth
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides evaluation and device management to patients under supervision to physician. RN will conduct assessment of patient in the office post-procedure.
a. Management of remote device checks, alerts, patient enrollment, and equipment requests.
b. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the cardiac clinical team to determine device needs and recommendations for patients/clients. Assists with departmental processes to ensure patient and process compliance.
2. Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling and device home monitoring.
a. Follows company and divisional guidelines for managing commercial inventory and, if applicable, investigational product inventory. Implements and maintains the approved curriculum with associated educational materials designed to meet patient/client needs.
3. Formulates and implements individualized educational plans which identify goals that include lifestyle counseling and goal achievement. Ensure complete and accurate information in patient chart.
4. Functions as a resource/mentor and collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team members with providing continual education.
5. Ensures correct billing and coding of device checks.
6. Responsible for ensuring availability of specialty equipment and supplies. Trains and provides continued education of clinical trial protocols, SEP Heart & Vascular standard operating procedures, and compliance toward the regulations of world-wide regulatory bodies to meet organizational objectives.
7. OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
8. Proficient in the use of Pace Art, St. Jude, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotronik and ELA programmers.
9. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn other computer skills.
2. Must have good organizational skills and work professionally with Providers, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public.
3. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based, decision-making culture.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
5. Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events.
6. Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
7. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
8. Must utilize resources wisely.
9. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
10. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Preferred knowledge and management of various processes related to implantable ICDs, pacemakers, loop recorders and CRT/ICM cardiac devices.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Successful completed of ATI Jumpstart program within 12 months (if required - see years of experience).
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: EKG interpretation
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Required: One year face-to-face clinical cardiology and EP experience interpreting, programming, and educating patients on medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators
OR Completion of Arrhythmia Technology Institute (ATI) Jumpstart Device Training Program within 12 months of start date (a signed condition of employment will be required)
Direct communication with a patient in a language other than English requires the associate to complete an assessment to become Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS). The associate is required to complete CBLs and future assessments to maintain QBS status.
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.
