Cardiac Device Specialist

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a skilled professional to provide direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances and implantable devices. You will collaborate with cardiologists in the device management plan and perform the technical.remote cardiac device monitoring.

The role requires RN licensure with 3 years of experience in cardiac devices, the ability to interpret rhythm data, and proficiency in device interrogation and remote transmissions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required.
• Experience with cardiac devices and rhythm management is required.
• Ability to interpret intracardiac and surface electrograms and assess device function.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from cardiac devices to identify arrhythmias and device issues.
• Reprogram devices as directed by the physician.
• Provide diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks.

Skills

Cardiac devices

Arrhythmia interpretation

Pacemaker troubleshooting

Remote monitoring

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Remote monitoring systems

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbance, abnormalities, and implantable cardiac rhythm management devices. Collaborates with cardiologist or electrophysiologist on the device in the patient's total treatment plan. Performs the technical component of remote cardiac device monitoring.

Job Duties

• Analyzes data from a wide variety of cardiac devices identifying arrhythmias as well as pacing, sensing, or other device abnormalities in addition to evaluating appropriate or inappropriate device interventions for arrhythmias.
• Reprograms devices as directed by physician to achieve optimal pacemaker performance.
• Provides full diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks to allow for adequate provider follow-up and/or adjustment.
• Coordinates daily function of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinic(s).
• Manages patient enrollment, equipment requests, alert management, and patient education.
• Performs device checks on patients, either in the office or trans-telephonically.
• Troubleshoots missed transmissions including basic identification of poor monitor connectivity or other remote monitoring malfunctions and immediate contact of no-show patients to ensure rescheduling.
• Uses clinical judgment to prioritize device alerts and abnormal transmissions per established policies and protocols and notifies physician or non-physician practitioners of urgent issues requiring further attention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular, Life Science, or other related field.
• 3 years experience working with cardiac devices.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias from both intracardiac and surface electrograms and identify normal vs. abnormal device function.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues.
• Ability to perform device interrogations, pacemaker telephone checks, and remote device transmissions.
• Must demonstrate triage skills in evaluating reports and communicating by ensuring effective, efficient, and safe patient care.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythm management, cardiac devices, and cardiovascular physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dysrhythmias.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RCES - Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.