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Brown University Health · 3 months ago

Cardiac Device Specialist

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33.53/hr - $55.31/hr

2+ years exp

Brown University Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist to provide thorough interrogation and re-programming of cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). The role involves collaborating with physicians, educating patients, and ensuring accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

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Responsibilities

Interrogate, interpret, and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision

Trouble shoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution

Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for review

Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol

Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation

Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website

Immediately contact no show patients to ensure they are re-scheduled

Assist nurses and non-physician practitioners in the delivery of patient teaching

Travel to associate offices for assigned device clinics

Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication

Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships

Serve as resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services

Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues

Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies

Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations

Expected to identify process improvement ideas and contribute to creating solutions

Qualification

Cardiac device analysisRe-programming cardiac devicesBLS certificationIBHRE certificationPatient educationProcess improvementCultural sensitivityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Current BLS certification required

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process

Current experience reviewing and managing in person and remote device transmissions

Preferred

International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners device exam (IBHRE) or Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) from a recognized device training school preferred

Or two years of cardiac device (pacemakers/defibrillators) analysis and reprogramming experience