Cardiac Device Specialist - Cardiology Associates
Cardiac Device Specialist - Cardiology Associates
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Lima OH
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Cardiac Device Specialist performs interrogation testing interpretation and programming of Pacemakers and Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD). This job uses software (patient electronic medical records and device database) to enter patient data and provide reports for the physicians and patients charts. Uses patient data to make recommendations regarding optimal programming for the patient.
Essential Job Functions
- Interrogates devices (pacemakers AICD automated internal cardioverter defibrillators etc. and interprets devices for basic threshold and intracardiac measurements and makes necessary program changes under the direction of the Electrophysiologist.
- Manages remote device follow up and schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
- Manages the device database by entering interrogation data. Schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
- Completes the charge capture process in the electronic medical record for all patients seen in the device clinic and/or captured by remote device followups.
- Examines wounds postdevice implant on initial visit of all postop patients to ensure the incision is healing appropriately and communicates issues or problems with the Electrophysiologist.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
None
Education
High School Diploma (required)
Associates degree (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years of experience in cardiac device management (required)
Training
Basic EKG training (required)
Pacemaker Tachycardia Bradycardia and Device Interpretation training
(preferred)
Language
None
Skills
- Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
- Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
- Identification of ECG rhythms and monitor rhythms from multiple vendors
- Interrogate pacemakers and defibrillators
- Notify physician of critical finding
- Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)
- Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmissionbased precautions
- Ability to work in a team
- Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake/output change in patient condition)
- Use of clinical technology
- Compassionate relationshipbased approach in care activities
- Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
- Escalation of concerns via chain of command
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Cardiology Associates MHP Lima Specialty CareIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
