Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular, Life Science, or related field
3 years of experience with cardiac devices
Ability to interpret both intracardiac and surface electrograms
Skilled in troubleshooting device issues at all levels
Experience performing device interrogations and remote transmissions
Triage skills for evaluating reports and ensuring patient safety
Knowledge of cardiac rhythm management and cardiovascular physiology
Responsibilities
Analyze data from various cardiac devices to identify arrhythmias and abnormalities
Reprogram devices as directed by physicians for optimal performance
Provide diagnostic reports from monitoring and device checks
Coordinate daily functions of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinics
Manage patient enrollment and equipment requests
Perform device checks on patients in-office or via remote methods
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with remote monitoring transmissions
Benefits
Regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday
Collaborative environment with cardiologists and electrophysiologists
Opportunities to enhance skills in cardiac devices and patient care coordination
Involvement in patients' comprehensive treatment plans
Onsite work at a established medical facility
Full Job Description
Summary Provides direct support for patients with cardiac rhythm disturbance, abnormalities, and implantable cardiac rhythm management devices. Collaborates with cardiologist or electrophysiologist on the device in the patient's total treatment plan. Performs the technical component of remote cardiac device monitoring.
Job Duties
Analyzes data from a wide variety of cardiac devices identifying arrhythmias as well as pacing, sensing, or other device abnormalities in addition to evaluating appropriate or inappropriate device interventions for arrhythmias.
Reprograms devices as directed by physician to achieve optimal pacemaker performance.
Provides full diagnostic reports from external monitoring and device checks to allow for adequate provider follow-up and/or adjustment.
Coordinates daily function of the pacemaker or defibrillator clinic(s).
Manages patient enrollment, equipment requests, alert management, and patient education.
Performs device checks on patients, either in the office or trans-telephonically.
Troubleshoots missed transmissions including basic identification of poor monitor connectivity or other remote monitoring malfunctions and immediate contact of no-show patients to ensure rescheduling.
Uses clinical judgment to prioritize device alerts and abnormal transmissions per established policies and protocols and notifies physician or non-physician practitioners of urgent issues requiring further attention.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Nursing or
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular, Life Science, or other related field.
3 years experience working with cardiac devices.
Ability to interpret arrhythmias from both intracardiac and surface electrograms and identify normal vs. abnormal device function.
Ability to troubleshoot basic, intermediate, and advanced device issues.
Ability to perform device interrogations, pacemaker telephone checks, and remote device transmissions.
Must demonstrate triage skills in evaluating reports and communicating by ensuing effective, efficient, and safe patient care.
Knowledge of cardiac rhythm management, cardiac devices, and cardiovascular physiology.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of dysrhythmias.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 2649 Schoenersville Rd
Primary Location: Medical Offices at Muhlenburg Hospital
Position Type: Onsite
Union: Not Applicable
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri / 8am-4:30pm
Department:
About Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
