Job DescriptionOur team of heart rhythm doctors specializes in implanting pacemakers, ICDs and biventricular pacemakers-ICDs, and providing follow-up and optimization of those patients with previously implanted devices. A dedicated pacemaker and defibrillator clinic provides clinical follow-up to patients with pacemakers, ICDs and biventricular pacemakers (CRT devices). Routine and extended interrogations, optimization and reprogramming are performed on-site in our device clinic, directed by our heart rhythm specialists.
As our next Cardiac Device Specialist RN, you will provide technical, clinical, and related contributory services in the area of Electrophysiology relative to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED's)
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Interrogating and programming cardiac devices including pacemakers, ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) and loop recorders under physician guidance in the ambulatory and/or in-patient environments
- Provide quality patient care for accurate CIED management, arrhythmia interpretation, and comprehensive data management including remote monitoring encounters
- Functions in a highly specialized area which requires strong clinical competencies with CIEDs and supports other practitioners in multidisciplinary teams in the hospital
- Training can be provided and obtaining a specialty certification within 2 years upon hire is required
QualificationsQualifications:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
- BSN preferred
License/Certifications: - Current, unrestricted California RN license required
- ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- Specialty certification required or willing to obtain within 2 years from start date
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) preferred
- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) preferred
Experience: - A minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience required
- Cardiac/Cardiology experience required
- Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and cardiac rhythm management
