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Summary:
A Cardiac Device Specialist provides patient and provider support by using in person and remote technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions. This position is responsible for the interrogation, interpretation, and programming of pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization (CRT) devices for a complex and diverse cardiovascular patient population.
Responsibilities:
Performs clinic and remote interrogations and device management according to established protocol under the supervision of a physician. This includes Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs).
Recognizes, documents and reports basic abnormal findings to provider for appropriate assistance.
Prepares standardized remote reports for provider review and interpretation.
Troubleshoots abnormal functions for bradycardia, tachycardia and CRT devices. Identifies and seeks appropriate therapy for basic and complex arrhythmias and device malfunction.
Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling and device home monitoring. Enrolls new patients and transfers into appropriate remote monitoring site. Manages clerical tasks associated with device clinic functioning.
Collaborates with pacemaker nurses, electrophysiologists, implanters, and mid-level providers to ensure appropriate patient follow-up.
Identifies and manages device related regulatory issues including advisories, safety notifications, recalls, device tracking, and lost to follow up patients.
Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with clinic leadership. Develop operating policies and procedures.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Certificate of completion from an approved Cardiac Device technical school/program preferred or educational equivalent and clinical experience to qualify for Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) within 12 months of employment. BLS required. ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
Professional Experience Requirements:
One year of clinical cardiology and electrophysiology (EP) experience as a Pacemaker/ICD tech beyond clinical experience required to complete an approved Cardiac Device technical school/program.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH EP Device Monitoring
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
