Cardiac Device Specialist - Heart & Vascular Clinic

McLaren Health Care • Petoskey, MI

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About The Position

In collaboration with a physician, this role performs the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. The specialist coordinates the management of care for device patients with the physician and other healthcare team members. Responsibilities include performing basic interrogation and adjustments to programming per protocol or specific order, and troubleshooting basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years recent work experience working with cardiac device management in a hospital or physician’s office.
• One and half years of specialized training in cardiac device management and interrogation techniques.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Certification on devices.
• RN license and/or health-related associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for device/rhythm related issues, including presenting or recent symptoms and pertinent history.
• Demonstrates advanced and in-depth knowledge/understanding of device technology, purpose of device implant, expected alteration in clinical condition, and potential device-related causes for patient symptoms.
• Troubleshoots problems with multiple manufacturers of implantable cardiac devices, consulting with the physician and registered nurse as needed.
• Performs interrogation of implantable devices from all major manufacturers.
• Communicates any abnormal technical or clinical problems to the physician and/or registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED