What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Device Specialist - Heart & Vascular Clinic position at Heart & Vascular Clinic - McLaren Careers?
Position Summary: In collaboration with physician, performs the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. Coordinates the management of the care of the device patient with the physician and other members of the healthcare team. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming per protocol or specific order and troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient for device/rhythm related issues. Assessment includes presenting or recent symptoms, and pertinent history.
- Demonstrates advanced and in depth knowledge/understanding of device technology, purpose of the device implant, expected alteration in clinical condition, and potential device-related causes for patient symptoms.
- Troubleshoots problems with multiple manufacturers of implantable cardiac devices. Consults physician and registered nurse as needed.
- Performs interrogation of implantable devices from all major manufacturers.
- Communicates any abnormal technical or clinical problems to the physician and/or registered nurse.
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years recent work experience working with cardiac device management in a hospital or physician’s office.
- One and half years of specialized training in cardiac device management and interrogation techniques.
- BLS certification.
Preferred:
- Certification on devices.
- RN license and/or health-related associate degree.
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