Cardiac Device Specialist / PRN / Device Clinic at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Device Analysis, Pacemaker Reprogramming, Defibrillator Reprogramming, Arrhythmia Identification, Device Function Evaluation, Clinical Situation Tailoring, In-patient Evaluation, Out-patient Evaluation, MRI Management, Perioperative Device Management, Heart Failure Diagnostics, Patient Communication, Vendor Communication, Remote Connectivity Troubleshooting, Precepting, Workflow Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description JOB DESCRIPTION: An allied healthcare professional who is an expert at analyzing and reprogramming implantable cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. Must be able to adjust cardiac implantable device settings safely and effectively to evaluate underlying heart rhythms and device function in order to improve and maintain the proper function of the cardiac device. Must be able to tailor device function and programming to each individual clinical situation. This position may include in-patient and out-patient evaluations, so must be able to troubleshoot device issues for hospitalized in-patients, including independent MRI and perioperative device management planning and programming. In-depth understanding and application of the technical aspects of cardiac device function to specific patient care is expected, which includes identifying arrhythmias, assessing symptoms, reviewing patients medical history and medications, and effectively reporting findings from the cardiac device to the physician and/or pertinent allied healthcare professionals. A thorough clinical understanding of heart failure symptoms and treatments, as well as device heart failure diagnostics, is required. Also, the candidate should be able to communicate with patients and vendors to assist with enrolling, troubleshooting and ordering equipment to ensure remote connectivity and continuity of care. Good written and oral communication skills are essential. May be required to precept/mentor novice staff. May be required to function as clinical lead of the day: make daily staff assignments, monitor daily workflow. Expected to identify process improvement ideas and contribute to creating solutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Graduate of allied health program, including but not limited to nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, biomedical engineering. A degree in any of the health sciences may be considered. Two years of cardiac device (pacemakers and/ defibrillators) analysis and reprogramming experience or IBHRE certification required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

This role involves acting as an expert allied healthcare professional responsible for analyzing and safely reprogramming implantable cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators to maintain proper device function based on individual clinical needs. Responsibilities include evaluating underlying heart rhythms, troubleshooting device issues for hospitalized patients, and effectively reporting findings to physicians and other allied healthcare professionals.