Cardiac Device Specialist (100% Full Time, Days)- Cardiology Electrophysiology

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist provides professional nursing care through the application of necessary skills and processes to assigned patents. He or she works with patients who have pacemakers or defibrillators. Educates patients on their devices, and the process or procedures involved in their EP specific care plan. Conducts device interrogations independently. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal delivery of care. This individual provides services at multiple sites as needed. The incumbent has access to confidential patient infusion and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with physicians. The individual works under the direct supervision of the clinical team leader and the clinic manager.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree Major/Area of Concentration: Nursing/ Healthcare/Science
RN - Registered Nurse with Current Ohio License.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Certification, or Bachelor's degree.
De-escalation training within 6 months.
3-5 years’ experience conducting device interrogations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Responsibilities

Performs inpatient and outpatient pacemaker and implantable defibrillator (ICD) evaluations.
Coordinates trans telephonic device remote monitoring.
Coordinates inpatient and outpatient device evaluation / consults.
Updates device clinic computer database.
Primary contact person for patient calls / questions related to their device.
Appropriate triage of patients in consultation with the supervising physician.
Development and distribution of device-related educational materials for patients and their families during the pre and post-operative phases of device implantation.
Works with the manufacturer to assure devices/implants being replaced due to a recall, defect, or mechanical complication is being provided to Adena at no cost and there is no subsequent charge to the patient/patient’s insurance.