Cardiovascular Device Tech – RN – Cardiology Device Clinic

Cardiovascular Device Tech – RN – Cardiology Device Clinic

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum two years’ nursing experience in cardiac care
• Current pacemaker and defibrillator experience
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

Responsibilities

• Prioritize communication and collaboration of patient care based on diagnostic evaluation of implantable devices and patient symptoms with mid-level practitioners, nurses, and physicians
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating multiple manufacturers’ programs and remote websites
• Provide independent direct patient care by performing interrogations and reprogramming of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders and other devices
• Manage the device work queue to provide care for remote and on-site patients
• Develop and maintain a computer database of all pacemaker and defibrillator patients in the region to ensure appropriate management of all studies
• Conduct specialized ambulatory cardiac diagnostic studies
• Review and interpret applicable diagnostic information for all device alerts including, but not limited to, echo results (ejection fractions, left atrial size, and valve abnormalities), anticoagulation status, and antiarrhythmic drug therapy
• Document patient care and physician orders related to devices within WakeOne
• Communicate a teaching plan to the patient and family for each implantable device, would care, and remote monitoring
• Communicate information and instructions between patient and EP physician
• Responsible for correct charge capture and review billing
• Educate and track patients involved in device recalls, assuring they receive the FDA and industry recommendation for care and follow-up
• Assist with clinical trials as requested and provide accurate documentation of device settings, specific tests, diagnostics, and any other information required for study protocols
• Travel to all Wake Forest Baptist Health Cardiology EP locations

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) preferred
• Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias
• Proficient computer skills and electronic management of medical records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills)
• 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