Cardiac Device Specialist

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Assists with the day-to-day function of the outpatient Electrophysiology (EP) Heart Rhythm Device Clinic (HRDC).

This technologist will collaborate with the Device RN in order to provide continuity of care. Follows device protocols set by the Electrophysiologist based on industry standards related to interrogating, interpreting, and re-programming cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.

Remote evaluation of online information, retrieval and triage of that information, preparing reports for physician evaluation and approval for entry to the medical record. Troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates, manages and provides support in the delivery of quality clinical care of patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers, defibrillator, and loop recorder devices. Demonstrates knowledge and function of devices and utilizes critical thinking skills.
• Responsible for performing interrogations and necessary reprogramming of devices in patients who are scheduled in the office setting, including urgent walk-in appointments, according to type of device and patient needs.
• Performs an independent daily review of remote transmission of devices implanted within patients. Correlates information with the clinical condition of patients to assist in the management of arrhythmias.
• Evaluates and triages pacemaker and defibrillator reports, both routine and those sent with alerts. Completes reports for physician review and interpretation in MURJ system.
• Assists with cardiac rhythm monitoring and data collection and provides ongoing device education to patients and families for all Pacemaker, ICD and Loop Recorder patients for both in office and remote monitoring device follow up.
• Able to communicate critical findings to Device RN and/or the Electrophysiology physician directly for urgent needs.
• Able to interpret arrhythmias, troubleshoot and reprogram settings of pacemaker / defibrillator according to patient’s needs and department protocols. 
• Ensure all in office charges are entered accurately daily to include correct diagnosis codes.
• Additional monitoring duties may include telephone triage, reviewing medical history, and the ability to communicate critical events or findings to the nurses/physicians directly.
• Position may require travel to outreach location locations to provide device clinic services.
• Responsible for contacting patients in regard to any company recalls thus requiring closer and more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate measures for any further changes in the device that may be required.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing additional duties when and where indicated.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Graduate from specialty training program OR Associate's degree required upon hire. 

IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification preferred.

Learn to become an electrophysiology expert. Formal education provided.

• Hours:   Dayshift 8 hours

• On-call: None

• Weekends:  None

• Holidays:  Only non-Geisinger recognized Holidays

• Travel:  Outreach 1-2 times per month.

• Required Experience: Graduate from specialty training program OR Associate's degree required upon hire. 

• Preferred Experience:  Bachelor's degree preferred; Healthcare related field such as exercise science. Telemetry skills.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.