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Northeast Georgia Health System · 3 days ago

Cardiac Device Specialist - Georgia Heart Institute - Full Time

Gainesville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. They are seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist responsible for performing interrogations, interpretations, and programming of cardiac devices while providing patient data reports and participating in clinical research.

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Responsibilities

Provides 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 Accounting

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 all 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

Qualification

Cardiac Device ManagementComplex arrhythmia recognitionBLS CertificationCCDS CertificationModerate to advanced computer skillsCommunication skills

Required

BLS Certification Required

High School Diploma

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

Specific knowledge of cardiac devices including pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Complex arrhythmia recognition

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Moderate to advanced computer skills