Advanced Cardiac Device Lead - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or 5 years of related experience.
  • Five or more years of related experience and training.
  • Certification with the International Board of Heart and Rhythm Examiners.
  • BLS certification with AED training.
  • ACLS certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a resource and mentor for staff, providing training and support.
  • Perform independent quarterly device checks for patients.
  • Coordinate staff assignments and patient workflow for efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through quality assurance measures.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance safety and patient outcomes.
  • Assist research teams with studies and projects.
  • Analyze and reprogram cardiac devices under physician direction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Engagement in innovative research initiatives.
Full Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role supports new programs, research, and completes all staff education. Provides ongoing care to patients with implanted rhythm management devices. Analyzes and interrogates pacemakers, ICDs, and implanted loop recorders within cardiology practices. Supports the telemonitoring program through data review and maintenance of the software application.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a resource and role model for other staff, providing training and mentoring for new and junior technologists to ensure they meet clinical standards. (20%)
  • Perform independent quarterly transtelephonic device checks. (15%)
  • Coordinate staff assignments, patient schedules, and workflow to ensure efficient operation. (10%)
  • Help with quality assurance measures and ensure the department remains compliant with regulatory standards. (10%)
  • Actively participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance patient safety and outcomes. (10%)
  • Work with the research team to assist with research studies. (10%)
  • Work with cardiac diagnostic equipment to provide studies on devices. (10%)
  • Analyze and reprogram all cardiac devices with various programs based on findings under the direction of the physician. (10%)
  • Other duties as assigned or requested. (5%)


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
  • Associate's degree or 5 years of related experience.
  • Five or more years of related experience and training.
  • Certification with the International Board of Heart and Rhythm Examiners by the Heart Rhythm Society.
  • IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS)


Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree


SKILLS:
  • Combination of advanced clinical expertise and operational management.
  • EKG and arrhythmia interpretation.
  • Full proficiency in setting up, operating and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Able to perform life-saving measures such as CPR.


Additional Employment Requirements:
  • BLS certification with AED training.
  • ACLS certificate.


Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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