Cardiac Device Specialist Cardiology Electrophysiology

Job Description

The Cardiac Device Specialist provides professional nursing care through the application of necessary skills and processes to assigned patients. He or she works with patients who have pacemakers or defibrillators. Educates patients on their devices, and the process or procedures involved in their EP specific care plan. Conducts device interrogations independently. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other members of the care team to achieve optimal delivery of care.

This individual provides services at multiple sites as needed. The incumbent has access to confidential patient infusion and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with physicians. The individual works under the direct supervision of the clinical team leader and the clinic manager.

• Associate’s Degree

• Nursing/ Healthcare/Science

• Bachelor’s Degree

• RN - Registered Nurse with Current Ohio License.
• Cardiac Rhythm Management Certification, or Bachelor's degree.
• De-escalation training within 6 months.

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• 3-5 years’ experience conducting device interrogations

• Performs inpatient and outpatient pacemaker and implantable defibrillator (ICD) evaluations. This involves interviewing the patient concerning medications and cardiac symptoms related to device function; evaluating device function by determining capture and sensing thresholds; supplying the patient with educational information and instructions concerning the device’s expected behavior; completing follow-up evaluations; and scheduling diagnostic procedures and physician referrals at the direction of the supervising physician.

• Coordinates trans telephonic device remote monitoring. This entails instructing the patient on transmitter use; contacting the patient by phone to receive the transmission during the designated month; review of the transmission data for appropriate device function; and submission of the report to the supervising physician for review.
• Coordinates inpatient and outpatient device evaluation / consults. This entails obtaining referring physician information; patient device history; description of reason for referral; and determination of the acuity of the consultation.
• Updates device clinic computer database. This involves entry of patient and device system information including implant data, device ERT parameters, and generator / lead recalls and alerts.
• Primary contact person for patient calls / questions related to their device. Appropriate triage of patients in consultation with the supervising physician.
• Development and distribution of device-related educational materials for patients and their families during the pre and post-operative phases of device implantation.
• Works with the manufacturer to assure devices/implants being replaced due to a recall, defect, or mechanical complication is being provided to Adena at no cost and there is no subsequent charge to the patient/patient’s insurance.

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance

Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit and locally governed health organization that has been “called to serve our communities” for more than 125 years. With hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, Adena serves more than 400,000 residents in south central and southern Ohio through its network of more than 40 locations, composed of 4,500 employees – including more than 200 physician partners and 150 advanced practice provider partners – regional health centers, emergency and urgent care, and primary and specialty care practices.

A regional economic catalyst, Adena’s specialty services include orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatric and women’s health, oncology services, and various other specialties. Adena Health is made up of 341 beds, including 266-bed Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe and three 25-bed critical access hospitals—Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Court House;
Adena Greenfield Medical Center in Greenfield; and Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly.