RN Arrhythmia Diagnotstic Specialist- Cardiology Clinic - Baton Rouge

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.

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 a