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Geisinger · 4 hours ago

Cardiac Device Specialist

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization focused on caring for patients and communities. They are seeking a Cardiac Device Specialist to assist with the outpatient Electrophysiology Heart Rhythm Device Clinic, providing continuity of care and managing implanted cardiac devices.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cardiac device managementElectrophysiology knowledgeIBHRE certificationACLS certificationBasic Life Support certificationPatient educationCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

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

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Certification (IBHRE) within 3 years

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

Preferred

IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees