[Hiring] Cardiac Device Specialist @40b4b8db-3e63-43fb-85d2-c178b2fffb87

Role Description

Heart and Vascular Partners is looking for a person to manage patients with cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). The Cardiac Device Specialist will assist in the daily review, triage, and documentation of remote pacemaker/ICD alerts and standard scheduled reports.

• Daily review, triage, and documentation of remote transmissions
• Patient notification of findings and follow-up as needed
• Evaluate stored and real-time EKGs to identify:
  • Arrhythmias
  • Pacing or sensing problems
  • Appropriate or inappropriate device intervention for arrhythmias
• Appropriately alert designated persons to possible concerns regarding patient status following the approved protocols and guidelines for CIEDs by each practice
• Provide an analysis of the data from cardiac electronic implanted devices (CIEDs)
• Communicate effectively with physicians and other providers regarding CIED function, diagnostic data, and overall patient status through accurate, professional, and standardized documentation
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with the centralized device team and HVP senior leadership
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and follow all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) standards/protocols
• Maintain knowledge and competency that reflects current practice through continuing education
• Appropriate communication of findings requiring further attention with the responsible MD or NP/PA
• Enrollment, education, scheduling, and maintenance of patients in various remote monitoring systems (CareLink, Latitude, Merlin, Biotronik)
• Assist patients with transmissions over the phone, and troubleshoot issues with remote monitoring systems if needed
• Assist with device advisories/recalls affiliated with the FDA
• Aid in scheduling and other administrative duties related to the cardiac device center
• Troubleshoot cardiac device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution
• Educate patients on all aspects of their cardiac device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol
• Serve as a resource to providers and other employees regarding device patients and services

Qualifications

• Advanced computer agility skills and knowledge of Microsoft tools
• Knowledge of medical terminology specific to Cardiology
• Demonstrated capability in rhythm analysis and interpretation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to use critical thinking skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Open to continuous feedback for continual growth and development
• Great work ethic and a desire to provide high-quality outcomes to our providers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in related field—nursing, medicine, electronics or engineering, bachelor’s degree in health, science, or engineering
• Preferred: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, with a BSN current licensure as a registered nurse
• A minimum of three years of recent cardiac device management with a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist certification (CCDS), Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS), Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS)
• Or completion of ATI training, Cardiac Device Program training (PrepMD) or three years of experience in a cardiac/EP device program with above certifications
• Preferred certifications: International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) or willing to complete within first year of employment

Work Environment

This job is primarily a remote position. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Must have dependable access to internet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability occasionally to lift files, office products, and supplies, up to 20 pounds. This position is primarily a desk position, requiring sitting longer hours at the computer typing on a keyboard.