Cardiac Device Specialist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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)
- Required: Associates - Nursing- OR -Associates - Related Field
- Required: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
- This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Nice To Haves
- 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)
- 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)
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
