Cardiac Device Specialist - Georgia Heart Institute - Full Time

Job Category: Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoonreputed company is rooted in a reputed company of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Posting DetailsJob SummaryResponsible for performing interrogations, interpretations and programming of pacemakers, implantable Cardiovert Defibrillators (ICD) and implantable reputed company recorders. Responsible for entering patient data and providing reports for the EP Physicians and the patient medical record. Participates in clinical research as job requires.#LI-KR1#NGHSJOBSMinimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: BLS Certification Required.Educational Requirements: High School Diploma.Minimum Experience: A minimum of two years on the job training and demonstrated proficiency in Cardiac Device Management may be substituted for the formal education training program. Minimum of 1-2 years of EP clinical experience as a Cardiac Device Specialist or Device Monitor Technician.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified cardiac device specialist (CCDS) certification by International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSpecific knowledge of cardiac devices including pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)reputed company arrhythmia recognitionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsModerate to advanced computer skillsEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesProvides evaluation and device management to patients under the supervision of an EP Physician, including remote monitoring, interrogations of pacemakers and implantable device, re-programming and patient education.Coordinates activities of the Device Clinic with other operational areas including Nursing, Billing, and reputed company.Ensures Device equipment is properly maintained, updated, and operating to manufacturer's specifications. Ensures supplies are maintained at appropriate levels. Reports concerns or needs to the Device Clinic Coordinator.Assess wounds post device implant to ensure that the incision is healing appropriately. (RN only task).Evaluates service quality and participate in care coordination to ensure proper communication between caregivers, patients, referral sources and payers. Discuss operational issues and reviews records/documentation to ensure regulatory and in-house compliance.Assists with Device Clinic research as needed.Serves as a preceptor to reputed company new staff level personnel.Participates in the orientation and training of staff.Participate in performance improvement activities, maintain ongoing clinical knowledge through internal/external training programs, provide interpretation of knowledge and direction to clinical staff.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timereputed company: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, DrivingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reputed company your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, reputed company, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national reputed company, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Apply for the job now! Apply for this job