Cardiac Device Specialist - Georgia Heart Institute GHI - FT Days

About the role

Responsible for performing interrogations, interpretations and programming of pacemakers, implantable Cardiovert Defibrillators (ICD) and implantable loop recorders. Responsible for entering patient data and providing reports for the EP Physicians and the patient medical record. Participates in clinical research as job requires.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and device management to patients under the supervision of an EP Physician, including remote monitoring, interrogations of pacemakers and implantable device, re-programming and patient education.
• Captures and coordinates activities of the Device Clinic with other operational areas including Nursing, Billing, and Accounting.
• Ensures Device equipment is properly maintained, updated, and operating to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ensures supplies are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Reports concerns or needs to the Device Clinic Coordinator.
• Assesses wounds post device implant to ensure that the incision is healing appropriately. (RN only task).
• Evaluates service quality and participates in care coordination to ensure proper communication between caregivers, patients, referral sources and payers.
• Discusses operational issues and reviews records/documentation to ensure regulatory and in-house compliance.
• Serves as a preceptor to all new staff level personnel.
• Participates in the orientation and training of staff.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, maintain ongoing clinical knowledge through internal/external training programs, provide interpretation of knowledge and direction to clinical staff.

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: BLS Certification Required.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: A minimum of two years on the job training and demonstrated proficiency in Cardiac Device Management may be substituted for the formal education training program. Minimum of 1-2 years of EP clinical experience as a Cardiac Device Specialist or Device Monitor Technician.

Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified cardiac device specialist (CCDS) certification by International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other:

Skills

• Specific knowledge of cardiac devices including pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
• Complex arrhythmia recognition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate to advanced computer skills

Benefits

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.