Cardiac Device Specialist, Cardiology Clinic na Advocate Health / Atrium Health
Advocate Health / Atrium Health · Winston-Salem, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Winston-Salem
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$28.05 - $42.10JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of cardiac arrhythmia monitoring duties to recognize abnormalities including transtelephonic pacemaker follow-up, scheduling, downloading, analyzing, and distributing cardiac monitoring transmissions. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with standards of care. Coordinates services throughout the region to ensure delivery of quality care to patients in a team approach.
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:
- Prioritizes communication and collaboration of patient care based on diagnostic evaluation of implantable devices and patient symptoms with mid-level practitioners, nurses, and physicians.
- Demonstrates proficiency in operating multiple manufacturers programs and remote websites. Evaluates specific manufacturer's algorithms and device functionality.
- Provides independent direct patient care by performing interrogations and reprogramming of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and other devices.
- Manages the device work queue to provide care for remote and on-site patients.
- Develops and maintains a computer database of all pacemaker and defibrillator patients in the region to ensure appropriate management of all studies.
- Conducts specialized ambulatory cardiac diagnostic studies.
- 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.
- Documents patient care and physician orders related to devices within WakeOne.
- 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.
- Responsible for correct charge capture and review billing.
- 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.
- 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
Our Commitment to You:
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
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.
