RN/Certified Device Tech - Device Clinic (FT) 8a-5p, Outpatient Clinic - Johnson City, TN

Job Title: Cardiac Device Specialist

Location: Ballad Health Medical Associates

Job Description:

• Demonstrates knowledge of ACC guidelines for rhythm management.
• Functions independently in complex situations, recognizing when physician notification/intervention is required.
• Navigates patient's medical record for information pertinent to clinic visits.
• Interrogates, programs, and troubleshoots pacemakers, ICDs, and other implantable cardiac devices according to physician-approved protocols.
• Manages the device schedule, seeing patients every 30 minutes and generating thorough reports.
• Arranges all aspects of follow-up for device patients.
• Provides patient education on topics such as wound care, phone monitoring equipment, and general arrhythmia information.
• Balances independent decision-making with the need for physician input.
• Efficiently and accurately over-reads pacemaker and ICD telephone monitoring reports.
• Returns patient phone calls within 8 hours, documenting instructions/explanations given.
• Proficiently interprets ICD EGM's and arrhythmia discrimination.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EHR.
• Refills prescriptions accurately, following the prescription refill policy.
• Serves as a clinical resource to non-nursing techs and non-EP nursing staff.

Requirements:

• Current Tennessee RN license.
• BLS, ACLS certified.
• Excellent knowledge of cardiac rhythms with the ability to accurately identify abnormal rhythms.
• Previous electrophysiology cardiac experience preferred.
• Ability to complete Device Competency Checklist.
• Attends regular 'industry-provided' seminars.
• NASPE certification preferred.

Additional Requirements if not a Licensed RN:

• Bachelor's degree along with a certificate of completion of Cardiac Rhythm Management program such as ATI.
• BLS, ACLS certified.
• Excellent knowledge of cardiac rhythms with the ability to accurately identify abnormal rhythms.
• Previous electrophysiology cardiac experience preferred.
• Ability to complete Device Competency Checklist.
• Attends regular "industry-provided" seminars.
• NASPE certification preferred.

Work Requirements:

• Shift: Day
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Rotating
• Travel Required: No Travel

Job Type: Full-time