Cardiac Device Specialist - Carolina Arrhythmia

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Mt. Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist performs interrogation, testing, interpretation and programming of Pacemakers and Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD). This job uses software (patient electronic medical records and device database) to enter patient data and provide reports for the physicians and patients charts. Uses patient data to make recommendations regarding optimal programming for the patient.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• 1 year of experience in cardiac device management (required)
• Basic EKG training (required)
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Identification of ECG rhythms and monitor rhythms from multiple vendors
• Interrogate pacemakers and defibrillators
• Notify physician of critical finding
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
• Ability to work in a team
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (preferred)
• Pacemaker, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, and Device Interpretation training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Interrogates devices (pacemakers, AICD automated internal cardioverter defibrillators, etc.) and interprets devices for basic threshold and intracardiac measurements and makes necessary program changes under the direction of the Electrophysiologist.
• Manages remote device follow up and schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
• Manages the device database by entering interrogation data.
• Schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
• Completes the charge capture process in the electronic medical record for all patients seen in the device clinic and/or captured by remote device follow-ups.
• Examines wounds post-device implant on initial visit of all post-op patients to ensure the incision is healing appropriately and communicates issues or problems with the Electrophysiologist.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees