REGISTERED NURSE - RN - DEVICE CLINIC - CARDIOVASULAR CONSULTANTS
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JOB TITLE: Device Clinic StaffPURPOSE OF POSITION: To perform all areas of a comprehensive device clinic.WORKING CONDITIONS:* Normally works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday with a lunch break daily. Lunch breaks are coordinated with other staff members for adequate coverage.* May require paid overtime before or after normal working hours.* Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.* Expected to adhere to office policy and procedures.* Subject to blood and body fluid exposure.QUALIFICATIONS:* Graduate of an approved School of Nursing* Current license to practice nursing if applicable.* Must have current up-to-date CPR training.* Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.* Effective interpersonal communication skills.* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress.* Previous device clinic or cardiac experience preferred but not required.TASKS:* Performs device interrogation following established guidelines.* Perform trans-telephonic checks and remote home monitoring checks following established guidelines.* Completes charts on new and established patients with devices.* Educates patients on device management and follow up.* Schedules appointments for device patients.* Communicates with insurance/ precertification staff.* Performs device checks following physician protocols.* Correctly educates patient for all testing and medications that are ordered.* Correctly connects patient to appropriate programmer/AICD unit for interrogation and reprogramming.* Returns phone calls to patients in a timely manner.* Maintains current knowledge based on new cardiac procedures and medications.* Communicates patient problems to physicians in a timely manner.* Notifies physician immediately of abnormal results.* Travels to outlying areas when staffing dictates.* Uses the EHR to accurately, legally, and timely document in patient charts.* Able to interpret arrhythmias, troubleshoot and reprogram settings of pacemaker/defibrillator according to patient's needs and department protocols.* Keeps accurate logs on equipment and supplies for the device clinic.* Communicates with device representatives as needed for patients and physician issues involving devices.* Monitors for any device recalls and properly follows established protocols for patient follow up.