Cardiac Device Specialist

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At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

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- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

- Retirement savings with employer match

- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

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Job Description:

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The Cardiac Device Specialist will provide evaluation and device management to patients under the supervision of a physician. Specialists are responsible for the management of remote device checks, alerts, and patient enrollment in monitoring.

The Cardiac Device Specialist is responsible for:

• Performing interrogations, interpretations and programming Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs).
• Uses EMR (EPIC) software to enter patient data and provides reports for the physicians and patient medical record.  

A high standard of advanced clinical knowledge in dealing with patients with implanted devices is preferred. This position works closely with highly skilled staff, electrophysiologists and cardiologists to manage cardiac device needs.

Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

An approved credential, such as LPN, CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, EMT or Athletic Training Certification

Specialized Knowledge: 

Successful completed of ATI Jumpstart program within 12 months (if required - see years of experience).  

Direct communication with a patient in a language other than English requires the associate to complete an assessment to become Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS).

The associate is required to complete CBLs and future assessments to maintain QBS status

Kind and Length of Experience:

One year “face-to-face” clinical cardiology and EP experience interpreting, programming, and educating patients on medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators OR Completion of Arrhythmia Technology Institute (ATI) Jumpstart Device Training Program within 12 months of start date (a signed condition of employment will be required.

Desired:

EKG Interpretation

Preferred knowledge and management of various processes related to implantable ICDs, pacemakers, loop recorders and CRT/ICM cardiac devices.

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