Cardiac Device Clinician I

Responsible for assisting physicians with device follow-up of pacemakers and defibrillators as frequently as outlined in these policies including a typed report of the information collected from the device. Will be accountable for arrhythmia monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring by downloading information and forwarding it to providers for evaluation. Apply Holter and Event Monitors. Download, scan and result Holter and Event Monitors. Analyzes Holters with thorough knowledge of cardiac arrythmias EMR office filing for device alerts, reports, and physiological monitoring and in office device checks. Maintain equipment including Holter's and Device Programmers. Maintain PaceArt database with patient remote in-home monitoring and in office device checks. Identify rhythm disturbances and device malfunction and report to appropriate physician. Assist during office visits with pacemaker, ICD, loop recorder testing and adjustments as directed by providers. Competent interrogation, programming and troubleshooting of 4 major device brands, Boston Scientific, Abbott (SJM), Medtronic, and Biotronik Perform patient education and triage calls within the scope of the Device Clinic (remote monitoring, device function and Holter/event monitoring). Accurately generate and process device reports, Holter reports and event monitor reports to EMR. Maintains billing spreadsheets and ensures accuracy through PVMC and KRMC for all tests ordered through the device clinic Works closely with billing and informatics to ensure functionally of EMR and accuracy of charges. Ensure all device reports have been sent to appropriate physician to read as well as the ordering physicians receives a copy of report ordered. Basic scheduling and filing Knowledge of heart rhythms and the flows of each device site, paceart, and meditech, basic device triage (patient symptoms to be sent to nurses) Pulls daily schedule

Education/Experience Minimum education requirement: High School Graduate. Preferred experience: 2 years working in a medical practice. BLS Certified and consistently maintained while working in patient care. Certified Cardiac Device Specialist preferred.