What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Device Specialist, Cardiology (Larkspur), Full Time, Days position at MarinHealth?
About Marinhealth
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
Company
Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Job Description Summary
The Cardiac Device Specialist collaborates with the Electrophysiologists to provide quality patient care in a Team environment. This person utilizes knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering concepts to assess the functioning of patients’ CIED, analyzes and interprets device diagnostics with accurate clinical documentation. In addition, this person manages the remote monitoring program for CIEDs, triages alerts per protocol to ensure safe, quality patient care. The Cardiac Device Specialist mentors, educates clinical Cardiology staff, supports policy development and ensures operations for device management is completed on a daily basis.
Job Requirements, Prerequisites And Essential Functions
Pay Range:$29.13 - $36.42 - $43.70 Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Individual Prioritize activities and work within defined policies and procedures. Coordinates the device clinic workflow(s), scheduling, documentation and billing for all services. Provides patient education for cardiac implantable devices, which includes remote monitoring instruction Appropriately screens, communicates, and responds to patient needs in a timely manner. Informs patients and their families of anticipated or completed procedures, appropriate follow up, and use of any home monitoring equipment. Evaluates patients to ensure proper follow-up of all cardiac monitoring devices. Interrogates device and makes appropriate program changes per protocol for optimal device function in conjunction with the device vendor and EP MD. Reviews remote transmissions from the various device companies, downloads the data, documents and enters data in the electronic health records per protocol. Tracks implanted devices that are on a recall list, document and intervene as appropriate. Transition of care management for established and referral patients providing continuity of care. Reviews data from remote monitoring platforms, triages appropriately. Collaborates with Arrhythmia Clinic Nurse to coordinate care and triage patients’ physical symptoms appropriately. Collaborates with the Practice Leadership to maintain Arrhythmia Clinic device policies and procedures as well as ensure clinical competencies for appropriate clinical staff. Initiates and maintains personal professional development as required for continuing education and participates to bring new technology updates to the Admin Team. Other duties as assigned. Team Promotes positive working relationships and demonstrates team-oriented behaviors when working with the Admin Team, Cardiologist, EP and Co-workers. Maintains and helps to ensure that all documentation is in a state of audit-readiness. Ensures ongoing communication and collaboration with all staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols. Takes initiative to identify and provide solutions to work-related problems, continuously seeking ways to improve quality of patient services. Practice Displays a courteous and caring attitude; represents the practice in a positive manner to patients, visitors and co-workers. Participates in required clinic meetings including committees and/or projects as assigned. Continuously strives to improve patient satisfaction by going above and beyond their expectations. Follows established protocols within the practice. Maintains the confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information. Knowledge Extensive working knowledge of cardiac implantable electronic devices of all forms, electrophysiology, electrophysiology procedures, non-invasive pulse stimulation, cardiac anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of different device equipment, cardiac data and algorithms within the device equipment, standard tests and procedures, and readings of rhythm strips. Knowledge of arrhythmias and ability to communicate problems to the Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, and/or Nurse Practitioner. Knowledge of common hazards and precautions to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medications related to cardiovascular medicine. Skills and Abilities Skill in programming devices from various companies per protocol. Critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate assessments, problem identification, planning, and implementation of solutions within scope of practice. Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence as necessary. Skill in directing appropriate staff as assigned to oversee patient care within the Arrhythmia clinic. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Healthcare degree or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience, IBHRE certification preferred. License & Certifications: BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required. Experience: Minimum five two years of recent cardiac device management experience in clinic and/or industry; five years preferred.
Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.
"MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.
At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document."
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
Company
Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Job Description Summary
The Cardiac Device Specialist collaborates with the Electrophysiologists to provide quality patient care in a Team environment. This person utilizes knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering concepts to assess the functioning of patients’ CIED, analyzes and interprets device diagnostics with accurate clinical documentation. In addition, this person manages the remote monitoring program for CIEDs, triages alerts per protocol to ensure safe, quality patient care. The Cardiac Device Specialist mentors, educates clinical Cardiology staff, supports policy development and ensures operations for device management is completed on a daily basis.
Job Requirements, Prerequisites And Essential Functions
Pay Range:$29.13 - $36.42 - $43.70 Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Individual Prioritize activities and work within defined policies and procedures. Coordinates the device clinic workflow(s), scheduling, documentation and billing for all services. Provides patient education for cardiac implantable devices, which includes remote monitoring instruction Appropriately screens, communicates, and responds to patient needs in a timely manner. Informs patients and their families of anticipated or completed procedures, appropriate follow up, and use of any home monitoring equipment. Evaluates patients to ensure proper follow-up of all cardiac monitoring devices. Interrogates device and makes appropriate program changes per protocol for optimal device function in conjunction with the device vendor and EP MD. Reviews remote transmissions from the various device companies, downloads the data, documents and enters data in the electronic health records per protocol. Tracks implanted devices that are on a recall list, document and intervene as appropriate. Transition of care management for established and referral patients providing continuity of care. Reviews data from remote monitoring platforms, triages appropriately. Collaborates with Arrhythmia Clinic Nurse to coordinate care and triage patients’ physical symptoms appropriately. Collaborates with the Practice Leadership to maintain Arrhythmia Clinic device policies and procedures as well as ensure clinical competencies for appropriate clinical staff. Initiates and maintains personal professional development as required for continuing education and participates to bring new technology updates to the Admin Team. Other duties as assigned. Team Promotes positive working relationships and demonstrates team-oriented behaviors when working with the Admin Team, Cardiologist, EP and Co-workers. Maintains and helps to ensure that all documentation is in a state of audit-readiness. Ensures ongoing communication and collaboration with all staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols. Takes initiative to identify and provide solutions to work-related problems, continuously seeking ways to improve quality of patient services. Practice Displays a courteous and caring attitude; represents the practice in a positive manner to patients, visitors and co-workers. Participates in required clinic meetings including committees and/or projects as assigned. Continuously strives to improve patient satisfaction by going above and beyond their expectations. Follows established protocols within the practice. Maintains the confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information. Knowledge Extensive working knowledge of cardiac implantable electronic devices of all forms, electrophysiology, electrophysiology procedures, non-invasive pulse stimulation, cardiac anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of different device equipment, cardiac data and algorithms within the device equipment, standard tests and procedures, and readings of rhythm strips. Knowledge of arrhythmias and ability to communicate problems to the Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, and/or Nurse Practitioner. Knowledge of common hazards and precautions to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medications related to cardiovascular medicine. Skills and Abilities Skill in programming devices from various companies per protocol. Critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate assessments, problem identification, planning, and implementation of solutions within scope of practice. Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence as necessary. Skill in directing appropriate staff as assigned to oversee patient care within the Arrhythmia clinic. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Healthcare degree or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course or equivalent experience, IBHRE certification preferred. License & Certifications: BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required. Experience: Minimum five two years of recent cardiac device management experience in clinic and/or industry; five years preferred.
Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org to initiate the process.
"MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.
At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document."
Salary : $29 - $44
