Emory Healthcare · 1 day ago
Cardiac Device Specialist / Outpatient Cardiology
Emory Healthcare is a comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, seeking a capable Cardiac Device Specialist. The role involves analyzing and reprogramming implantable cardiac devices, troubleshooting issues for both in-patient and out-patient evaluations, and contributing to process improvements in patient care.
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Responsibilities
An allied healthcare professional who is an expert at analyzing and reprogramming implantable cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators
Must be able to adjust cardiac implantable device settings safely and effectively to evaluate underlying heart rhythms and device function in order to improve and maintain the proper function of the cardiac device
Must be able to tailor device function and programming to each individual clinical situation
This position may include in-patient and out-patient evaluations, so must be able to troubleshoot device issues for hospitalized in-patients, including independent MRI and perioperative device management planning and programming
In-depth understanding and application of the technical aspects of cardiac device function to specific patient care is expected, which includes identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, reviewing patients medical history and medications, and effectively reporting findings from the cardiac device to the physician and/or pertinent allied healthcare professionals
A thorough clinical understanding of heart failure symptoms and treatments, as well as device heart failure diagnostics, is required
Also, the candidate should be able to communicate with patients and vendors to assist with enrolling, troubleshooting and ordering equipment to ensure remote connectivity and continuity of care
Good written and oral communication skills are essential
May be required to precept/mentor novice staff
May be required to function as clinical lead of the day: make daily staff assignments, monitor daily workflow
Expected to identify process improvement ideas and contribute to creating solutions
Qualification
Required
Graduate of allied health program, including but not limited to nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, biomedical engineering
A degree in any of the health sciences may be considered
Two years of cardiac device (pacemakers and/ defibrillators) analysis and reprogramming experience or IBHRE certification required
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more
Company
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.
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