Cardiovascular Device Tech - RN - Cardiology Device Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform a variety of cardiac arrhythmia monitoring duties to recognize abnormalities. This includes trans-telephonic pacemaker follow-up, scheduling, downloading, analyzing, and distributing cardiac monitoring transmissions. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with standards of care. Coordinates services throughout the region to ensure delivery of quality care to patients in a team approach.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum two years' nursing experience in cardiac care.
• Current pacemaker and defibrillator experience.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias
• Proficient computer skills and electronic management of medical records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills)
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
• Flexibility with work schedule; possible work from home to maintain scheduled patient follow-up during inclement weather
• Time management
• Knowledge of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) vendors and devices

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize communication and collaboration of patient care based on diagnostic evaluation of implantable devices and patient symptoms with mid-level practitioners, nurses, and physicians.
• Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration, and coordination of appropriate health care services.
• Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies, often establishing long-term relationships.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating multiple manufacturers' programs and remote websites.
• Evaluate specific manufacturers' algorithms and device functionality.
• Provide independent direct patient care by performing interrogations and reprogramming of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and other devices.
• Manage the device work queue to provide care for remote and on-site patients.
• Develop and maintain a computer database of all pacemaker and defibrillator patients in the region to ensure appropriate management of all studies.
• Conduct specialized ambulatory cardiac diagnostic studies.
• Review and interpret applicable diagnostic information for all device alerts including, but not limited to, echo results (ejection fractions, left atrial size, and valve abnormalities), anticoagulation status, and antiarrhythmic drug therapy.
• Provide MD with alerts.
• Document patient care and physician orders related to devices within WakeOne. Also enter data into external device database.
• Communicate a teaching plan to the patient and family for each implantable device, would care, and remote monitoring.
• Communicate information and instructions between patient and EP physician.
• Responsible for correct charge capture and review billing.
• Educate and track patients involved in device recalls, assuring they receive the FDA and industry recommendation for care and follow-up.
• Coordinate care plan with Electrophysiologist.
• Assist with clinical trials as requested and provide accurate documentation of device settings, specific tests, diagnostics, and any other information required for study protocols.
• Travel to all Wake Forest Baptist Health Cardiology EP locations.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree