Registered Nurse - Device (Cardiology)

Job Description

The Device RN is responsible for the care of patients with implanted cardiac devices. This position will perform all phases of the device interrogation and reprogramming and provide continuing care for cardiac patients with ICD/pacemakers in the office, over the phone, and through remote transmissions and off-site locations.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Under the physician's oversight, perform technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices.
• Manage device patients and their care, including implementing treatment plans in collaboration with the physicians and other device team members.
• Perform adjustments to programming as per protocol or specific order.
• Download, interpret, and interrogate patient devices.
• Interpret cardiac waveforms via remote monitoring.
• Provide patient education on all electrophysiology devices and procedures.
• Using independent judgment, report significant findings to physician when appropriate.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of all device training and education provided by each device company required within one year of hire (i.e. Medtronic, St. Jude, Boston Scientific, & BioTronic).
• Five years of cardiology experience required. Basic telemetry/EKG experience required.
• CPR required per American Heart Association guidelines within 30 days of hire.
• CVRN is required within three years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Licenses/Certificates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances

Working Environment

• Some travel is required for outreach services.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1