The Cardiac Device Specialist manages patients with implanted cardiac devices by performing interrogations, programming, and analyzing clinical data. They are also responsible for maintaining a remote monitoring program and ensuring accurate documentation for billing and coding.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing or a related field and possess at least one year of relevant experience. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, along with a current driver's license.
associate degreeBillingBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPatient educationEKG analysisClinical documentationMedical codingPatient record maintenanceDevice programmingCardiac device interrogationRemote monitoringPacemaker managementAICD management
Job description
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Location
Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Pay
Range: $32.19 - $48.28
Summary: The Cardiac Device Specialist is responsible for the management of all patients with implanted cardiac devices. This includes performing device interrogation, programming, and review of patient algorithms during device clinic. In addition, the job is responsible for following the status of all device patients, registering the status internally and with the manufacturer and following recall notices from the manufacturers. This position will also be responsible for assisting with establishing and maintaining a remote monitoring program that includes scheduling, downloading and analyzing clinical device transmissions.
Essential
Job
Functions: Performs remote device monitoring including scheduling, downloading clinical information, and analyzing transmissions. Performs clinical interrogation of pacemaker and AICD devices. Maintains and analyzes algorithms; EKGS and other device interrogation data and prepares preliminary reports for the providers. Programs pacemaker and AICD devices under the direction of a provider. Enroll and educate new patients into remote monitoring system. Educates patients and provides follow-up reminders on device checks according to established protocols. Ensures charges are accurately captured for device interrogation by appropriate documentation for coding & billing. Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results and then follows up with patient Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 2 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary
Sources
Notes
Candidates must meet one of the following pathways: Nursing Background Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (BSN or ASN) (required) At least 1 year of experience in cardiac device programming and remote monitoring (preferred) Registered Nurse (RN) license (preferred) Completion of a cardiac device therapy course (preferred) Cardiac Credentialed Background Current certification as RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) (preferred) At least 1 year of experience in cardiac device programming and remote monitoring (preferred)
Benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health plan
Completion of a cardiac device therapy course (preferred)
Education:
Required:
Associates -
Nursing-
OR
Associates -
Related
Field
Work
Experience:
Required:
A minimum of 1 year
Related
Experience
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Occasional
Driver
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