Cardiac Device Spec. TRI Cardio Williamsville RN

Salary: 30.14-45.20 USD

Facility: Trinity Cardio Williamsville

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours: Monday-Friday, Saturdays based on the needs of the department. Hours: 0730-1600, 0800-1630, 0830-1700.

Summary:

Clinical position providing comprehensive services to patients who have implanted cardiac devices including pacemakers, implantable loop recorders, resynchronization devices and/or Implanted Cardio-Defibrillators (ICD's).

Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• Registered nurse with a B.A. / B.S. Degree in nursing, In lieu of B.A/B.S. Degree, must have ten (10) years of experience as a registered nurse in a cardiac device/pacer role as determined by management.
• ACLS or equivalent training required within one-year of employment.
• BLS certification required
• NASPE certification (Testamur NASPExam AP - Cardiac Pacing and Cardioversion Defibrillations) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working within a Critical Care, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, or similar specialty environment is required
• Previous training/experience in Clinical Cardiology and/or cardiac device management is preferred
• Ability to read and identify abnormal arrhythmias and arrhythmia interpretation is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Has a thorough understanding of pacemaker and ICD technology. Maintain competency in evaluating and programming all devices currently implanted in group device clinic patients.
• Is able to access device company resources (e.g. local reps, technical services, device manuals and publications) to acquire and maintain skills and knowledge necessary for maintaining competency.
• Attends in-services, conferences and keeps abreast of current literature regarding cardiac devices and related cardiology.
• Exhibits a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, disease processes and treatments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specific to electrophysiology, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Exhibits a thorough knowledge of various cardiac medications.
• Ability to simultaneously maneuver multiple projects and priorities.
• Must be willing to travel to multiple offices and/or hospital locations to accomplish research, clinical and administrative objectives.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintains ACLS competency and initiates ACLS and other emergency care as necessary and appropriate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
• Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.