RN Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist - Arrhythmia Clinic- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Baton Rouge, LA

10h • 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 specialist provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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 registered 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.
• 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.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees