RN - Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist - Clinic

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a registered nurse specializing in pacemaker and ICD follow-up care. You will perform device interrogations, telephonic analysis, and patient education under physician direction.

Required: RN license in state of practice and 1 year of pacemaker/ICD experience; BLS; ACLS preferred; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred. This role includes patient advocacy, data entry into device databases, and coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice (required).
• 1 year of pacemaker/ICD experience (required).
• ACLS/BLS certifications (preferred) and higher cardiac certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interrogates pacemaker/ICD devices and reviews data for physician interpretation.
• Provides patient education and explains procedures to patients pre- and post-implant.
• Maintains device databases and ensures accurate data entry and reporting.

Skills

Pacemaker knowledge

ICD experience

Telemetry interpretation

Communication skills

Education

RN license in state of practice

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pacemaker database

Job description

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of the physician. Enables the operations of the section, provides technical expertise with procedures, and serves as patient advocate. Maintains complete knowledge of pacemaker/ Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) follow-up care, cardio‑beepers and pacemaker/ICD database systems, and Electrocardiogram (EKG) and interpretation. Provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution.

Schedule - 4/10s

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of experience with pacemakers and/or ICDs.

Experience interpreting cardiac arrhythmia and accurately interpreting 12 lead EKG and rhythm strips.

Certifications

Required - Current register nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Cardiac Technician certification or higher.

Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Understanding of the critical nature and condition of the inpatient and how pacing parameters may affect the acute illness.
• Knowledge of pacemaker functions.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Manages patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Explains the procedures to the patient before they are performed and makes every effort to ensure patient’s comfort.
• Performs wound checks using aseptic techniques with suture removal when needed 7 to 10 days after implant of device.
• Performs telephonic device analysis 1 week and 4 weeks after every implant and every 4 months following or based on physician request; to telephone the patient following the Medical Center’s service standards and behaviors requesting the patient transmit EKG (magnet & non‑magnet) over the phone.
• Assumes responsibility for interrogating devices for hospital inpatients as per physician order.
• Operates the pacemaker/ICD database system ensuring its accurate use at all times.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.