Cardiac Device Specialist- Fairfield Cardio

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Cardiac Device Specialist

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Cardiac Device Specialist performs interrogation, testing, interpretation and programming of Pacemakers and Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD). This job uses software (patient electronic medical records and device database) to enter patient data and provide reports for the physicians and patients charts. Uses patient data to make recommendations regarding optimal programming for the patient. 

Essential Job Functions

• Interrogates devices (pacemakers, AICD automated internal cardioverter defibrillators, etc.) and interprets devices for basic threshold and intracardiac measurements and makes necessary program changes under the direction of the Electrophysiologist.
• Manages remote device follow up and schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
• Manages the device database by entering interrogation data.  Schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation.
• Completes the charge capture process in the electronic medical record for all patients seen in the device clinic and/or captured by remote device follow-ups.
• Examines wounds post-device implant on initial visit of all post-op patients to ensure the incision is healing appropriately and communicates issues or problems with the Electrophysiologist.
• This position will float to multiple office within the cardio program as well as work at the Fairfield office location.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in cardiac device management (required)

Training

Basic EKG training (required)

Pacemaker, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, and Device Interpretation training

 (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Fairfield Cardiology - MHP Cincinnati, LLC

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