Cardiac Device Specialist - Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Care
About The Position
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Cardiac Device Specialist. In this role, the Cardiac Device Specialist provides safe, thorough and proficient Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device assessment. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Associate degree in an Allied Health related field, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Formal CIED training within six months of hire with Certificate of course completion through Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, PrepMD or similar program
- BLS, ACLS required
Nice To Haves
- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.
- Certification through International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for CCDS will be required within 5 years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs CIED interrogation in the ambulatory clinic setting and thoroughly evaluates for device status, function, patient response to pacing, recognizes device and/or lead abnormalities, malfunctions and alert indicators for all four major manufacturers (Medtronic, Abbott/St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific and Biotronik).
- Effectively troubleshoots CIED issues, such as sensing or capture issues with resolution in the moment for best patient outcomes.
- Supports all aspects of documentation in the electronic CIED reporting system and the Electronic Medical Record and ensures proper and timely documentation and billing.
- Notifies Device Clinic Nurse, APP, or physicians of patients with a device or lead malfunction, abnormal heart rhythms and/or significant clinical symptoms and assists in arranging appropriate patient disposition.
- Assists with the scheduling of routine CIED follow up as well as device replacement procedure.
- Review and document remote CIED transmissions on daily basis or as assigned.
- Prioritize patient disposition for abnormal findings and/or arrhythmia documentation on remote CIED transmission.
- Consult with Device Clinic Nurse, Electrophysiologist or APC as needed for appropriate action.
- Actively assists Device Clinic team with manufacturer device advisories/recalls following recommended guidelines by the manufacturer.
- Provides coverage within the Electrophysiology and Device Clinic Department at our satellite offices.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
