Cardiac Device Specialist

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

Provides regular professional care to patients undergoing assessment of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) in both
outpatient and inpatient environments. This includes safe and thorough evaluation, testing, and interpretation of patients with Pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders in-clinic and remote follow ups.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performing interrogation, interpretations, and programming of established CIEDs for ambulatory and hospitalized patients.

  Provides professional care to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services to outpatient and hospitalized patients in a

  variety of healthcare settings.

• Evaluates, initiates and maintains standards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures.

•  Assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.

• Participates in education, research and performance improvement activities. Provides health education to patients and families.

• Develops, evaluates, adapts and documents education to meet learning needs and abilities of patients and families.

• Assists in the preparation of department specific education for patients and colleagues.

• Maintains core competency (CPR and device knowledge).

• Analyzes and edits EKG recordings; generates reports including EKG strips.

• Notifies device RN staff, APP, or physicians of abnormal heart rhythms and patients with significant clinical symptoms; assists

            patients with securing medical assistance.

• Assists with the scheduling of the device replacement procedure.
• Collaborates with device nurses.
• Review and document on remote transmissions for CIEDs. Takes appropriate action if anything is out of range.
• Evaluates safely and thoroughly all patients in clinic with CIEDs for device status, function, and patient response to pacing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor degree preferred in a field related to science or physical health.

• Certificate of completion for formal cardiac device training program required.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience in healthcare field preferred.

• Five years direct experience with cardiac devices may offset the training program.

• Current demonstrated clinical competence.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

•  Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than

            negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.