EP TECH-RN-PPN

Premier Health • Centerville, OH

128d

About The Position

EP Technicians prepare patients to be seen by physicians, maintains the pacer/ICD clinics, handles patient and pharmacy calls, and assists physicians with patient treatment and teaching.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a licensed nursing program.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
• Maintains current nursing license in the State of Ohio with completion of CNE requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Medical Assistant, with at least one year of experience working with telemetry and cardiac patients.
• Must possess computer skills, and excellent oral communication skills, tact and patience to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, other staff, and general public.
• Experience with electronic medical records, Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge in cardiology, medications and electrophysiology.
• Assists, as necessary, with scheduling of EP office visits and pacer clinics.
• Sets up patients for routine office visits: height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, ECG, interview patient, etc.
• Performs complete history on new electrophysiology patients.
• Verifies patient medications and performs patient medication education.
• Assists with post procedure surgical wound checks including pertinent patient education.
• Assesses/triages cardiac electrophysiology patients by telephone to determine necessary intervention, seeking physician input as appropriate.
• Calls back patients with lab results and test results.
• Handles all patient messages and questions.
• Maintains and updates patients’ electronic medical records.
• Assists with device checks during organized pacer clinic.
• Starts and finishes EP office clinics and provides coverage throughout while periodically monitoring patient calls.
• Manages physician’s office clinic to maintain efficient clinic flow.
• Assists in management of physician’s office schedule to accommodate needed appointment times and ensure appropriate patient follow up.
• Travels with physicians and/or reps to maintain device clinic at other locations as needed.
• Assists in emergencies as described in Premier Health’s policies/procedures.
• Accesses, uses and discloses personal health information according to HIPAA regulations and Premier Health Specialists’ Privacy Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees