Cardiovascular Device Tech - RN - Cardiology Device Clinic

Department :

36963 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiology : Device Clinic Reynolds

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, perform a variety of cardiac arrhythmia monitoring duties to recognize abnormalities. This includes trans-telephonic pacemaker follow-up, scheduling, downloading, analyzing, and distributing cardiac monitoring transmissions. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out age / developmentally appropriate care in accordance with standards of care. Coordinates services throughout the region to ensure delivery of quality care to patients in a team approach.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Minimum two years' nursing experience in cardiac care. Current pacemaker and defibrillator experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION :

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prioritize communication and collaboration of patient care based on diagnostic evaluation of implantable devices and patient symptoms with mid-level practitioners, nurses, and physicians. Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration, and coordination of appropriate health care services. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies, often establishing long-term relationships.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating multiple manufacturers' programs and remote websites. Evaluate specific manufacturers' algorithms and device functionality.
• Provide independent direct patient care by performing interrogations and reprogramming of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and other devices.
• Manage the device work queue to provide care for remote and on-site patients.
• Develop and maintain a computer database of all pacemaker and defibrillator patients in the region to ensure appropriate management of all studies.
• Conduct specialized ambulatory cardiac diagnostic studies.
• Review and interpret applicable diagnostic information for all device alerts including, but not limited to, echo results (ejection fractions, left atrial size, and valve abnormalities), anticoagulation status, and antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Provide MD with alerts.
• Document patient care and physician orders related to devices within WakeOne. Also enter data into external device database.
• Communicate a teaching plan to the patient and family for each implantable device, would care, and remote monitoring.
• Communicate information and instructions between patient and EP physician.
• Responsible for correct charge capture and review billing.
• Educate and track patients involved in device recalls, assuring they receive the FDA and industry recommendation for care and follow-up. Coordinate care plan with Electrophysiologist.
• Assist with clinical trials as requested and provide accurate documentation of device settings, specific tests, diagnostics, and any other information required for study protocols.
• Travel to all Wake Forest Baptist Health Cardiology EP locations.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias

Proficient computer skills and electronic management of medical records

Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills)

Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care

Flexibility with work schedule; possible work from home to maintain scheduled patient follow-up during inclement weather

Time management

Knowledge of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) vendors and devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work with numerous computer systems to retrieve and report data

Contact with patients who may be suffering or have serious heart conditions

May be exposed to infectious conditions, body fluids, illnesses, and cleaning chemicals

Subject to highly stressful conditions and interruptions

Subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N / A Activity x Standing x Walking x Sitting x Bending x Reaching with arms x Finger and hand dexterity x Talking x Hearing x Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling : x 20 lbs. maximum x 50 lbs. maximum x 100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range

$37.50 - $56.25

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.