Cardiac Device Specialist
About The Position
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the interrogation, preliminary interpretation, and programming of pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR), and Cardiac Resynchronization (CRT) devices for a complex and diverse cardiovascular patient population.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- No previous applicable experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or higher in healthcare-related field preferred.
- One year of clinical cardiology and electrophysiology (EP) experience as a Pacemaker/ICD tech preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinic and remote interrogations and device management according to established protocol under the supervision of a physician. Including: Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs).
- Recognizes, documents and reports basic abnormal findings to provider for appropriate assistance.
- Prepares standardized remote reports for provider review and interpretation.
- Troubleshoots abnormal functions for bradycardia, tachycardia and CRT devices. Identifies and seeks appropriate therapy for basic and complex arrhythmias and device malfunction.
- Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow- up scheduling and device home monitoring. Enrolls new patients and transfers into appropriate remote monitoring site. Manages clerical tasks associated with device clinic functioning.
- Collaborates with pacemaker nurses, electrophysiologists, implanters, and mid-level providers to ensure appropriate patient follow-up.
- Identifies and manages device related regulatory issues including advisories, safety notifications, recalls, device tracking, and lost to follow up patients.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with clinic leadership. Develops operating policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
