Cardiovascular Device Technician Registered Nurse
About The Position
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.
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 applicable state.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
