Cardiac Device Specialist, Carolina Cardiology, FT, Days
About The Position
The Cardiac Device Specialist supports patients undergoing cardiac rhythm diagnosis and patients with permanent pacemakers (PPMs) or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The role coordinates daily pacemaker and defibrillator clinic functions, checking devices in person or by telephone, ensuring they function within prescribed parameters, and reprogramming them as directed by the attending or implanting cardiologist or electrophysiologist. The specialist collaborates with providers on device function and its place in each patient’s treatment plan. The position also applies and interprets temporary external cardiac monitoring, including Holter and event monitoring, as ordered for rhythm diagnosis. The specialist coordinates monitor returns, prepares diagnostic reports for providers, educates patients, provides reminders for follow-up device checks, and maintains patient device records and documentation. This is a non-management position.
Requirements
- Post-high-school education of up to 18 months.
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Device School, or an eligible equivalent substitution.
- If substituting for graduation from an accredited Cardiac Device School: post-high-school education in an allied health or nursing field and two years of cardiac device management and function experience.
- Certification eligible and obtain required certification(s) within one year.
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.
Nice To Haves
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily functions of pacemaker and defibrillator clinics.
- Perform device checks in the office or trans-telephonically.
- Reprogram devices as directed by the attending or implanting physician to achieve optimal pacemaker performance.
- Educate patients and provide reminders for follow-up device checks according to established protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians and other appropriate providers regarding device function and status as part of the patient’s treatment plan.
- Apply temporary external monitoring, including Holter and event monitors, as prescribed for cardiac rhythm testing.
- Coordinate the return of temporary monitors and interpret monitoring results.
- Provide attending or implanting cardiologists or electrophysiologists with diagnostic reports from temporary monitoring and device checks.
- Maintain records and documentation related to patients’ devices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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