RN - Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist - Clinic

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of the physician. It enables the operations of the section, provides technical expertise with procedures, and serves as a patient advocate. The role requires maintaining complete knowledge of pacemaker/Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) follow-up care, cardio-beepers and pacemaker/ICD database systems, and Electrocardiogram (EKG) and interpretation. The position also provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution. The schedule is 4/10s.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
1 year of experience with pacemakers and/or ICDs.
Experience interpreting cardiac arrhythmia and accurately interpreting 12 lead EKG and rhythm strips.
Current register nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Understanding of the critical nature and condition of the inpatient and how pacing parameters may affect the acute illness.
Knowledge of pacemaker functions.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Ability to be self-directed.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Cardiac Technician certification or higher.
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

Manages patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Explains the procedures to the patient before they are performed and makes every effort to ensure patient’s comfort.
Performs wound checks using aseptic techniques with suture removal when needed 7 to 10 days after implant of device.
Performs telephonic device analysis 1 week and 4 weeks after every implant and every 4 months following or based on physician request; to telephone the patient following the Medical Center’s service standards and behaviors requesting the patient transmit EKG (magnet & non-magnet) over the phone.
Assumes responsibility for interrogating devices for hospital inpatients as per physician order.
Operates the pacemaker/ICD database system ensuring its accurate use at all times.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.