Cardiac Device Specialist SE PRN

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Employer matching retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist to perform interrogations and reprogramming of implanted devices, with both remote and on-site responsibilities.

Requires ACLS, a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of experience or formal arrhythmia training. You will collaborate with clinicians and manage device studies, education, and billing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of experience or completion of arrhythmia training preferred.
• ACLS required; CCDS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and reprogram pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders and other devices.
• Manage device work queue for remote and on-site patients.
• Develop and maintain a regional database of pacemaker and defibrillator patients.

Skills

CRM knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pacemaker programming software

Remote device portals

Job description

Department:

02070 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Cardiology: Devices

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years' experience or successful completion of a formalized arrhythmia training program preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

ACLS required. BHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prioritizes communication and collaboration of patient care based on diagnostic evaluation of implantable devices and patient symptoms with mid-level practitioners, nurses, and physicians. 2. Demonstrates proficiency in operating multiple manufacturers programs and remote websites. Evaluates specific manufacturer's algorithms and device functionality. 3. Provides independent direct patient care by performing interrogations and reprogramming of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and other devices. 4. Manages the device work queue to provide care for remote and on-site patients. 5. Develops and maintains a computer database of all pacemaker and defibrillator patients in the region to ensure appropriate management of all studies. 6. Conducts specialized ambulatory cardiac diagnostic studies. 7. Reviews and interprets applicable diagnostic information for all device alerts including echo results (ejection fractions, left atrial size, and valve abnormalities), anticoagulation status, and antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Provides MD with alerts. 8. Documents patient care and physician orders related to devices within WakeOne. 9. Communicates a teaching plan to the patient and family for each implantable device, would care, and remote monitoring. Communicates information and instructions between patient and EP physician. 10. Responsible for correct charge capture and review billing. 11. Educates and tracks patients involved in device recalls, assuring they receive the FDA and industry recommendation for care and follow-up. Coordinates care plan with Electrophysiologist. 12. Assists with clinical trials as requested and provide accurate documentation of device settings, specific tests, diagnostics, and any other information required for study protocols.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Good oral, written, listening and interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) vendors and devices Proficient computer skills and electronic management of medical records 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 skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works with numerous computer systems to retrieve and report data Contact with patients who may be suffering or have serious heart conditions Possible exposure to infectious conditions, body fluids, illnesses, and cleaning chemicals Subject to highly stressful conditions and interruptions Subject to irregular hours Travel to all Wake Forest Baptist Health Cardiology EP locations

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

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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.