About this role
Department:
02070 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Cardiology: Devices
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates advanced direct cardiac rhythm management patient care for adult and pediatric patients with CIEDs by integrating a knowledge from cardiac physiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac electrophysiology to perform competent device interrogations, diagnostic review, and overall analysis of device function with both in-person evaluations and remote monitoring.
- Expertly performs post-operative CIED assessment and provides patient teaching regarding incision care, as well as cardiac device function, ICD shock plans, and remote CIED monitoring.
- Performs advanced trouble-shooting testing and programming to optimize functionality and to promote appropriate pacing, rate modulation, safety, battery longevity, and optimally support overall electrophysiological needs of the patient based on standards of care.
- Demonstrates advanced electrophysiology knowledge by safely performing highly complex CIED interrogations such as HIS Bundle pacing, and Multi-Vector programming for Optimization of Bi-ventricular cardiac devices.
- Expertly recognizes abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs and CRT devices through in-person evaluation and remote monitoring. Competently employs strategies to address and correct issues.
- Professionally communicates with Cardiac Electrophysiologists, Heart Failure clinic, and other providers regarding CIED function, and diagnostic data through accurate, professional and standardized documentation.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to physicians, advanced care providers, and other healthcare professionals. Serves as mentor/preceptor to cardiac device specialists. Attends continuing educational meetings and seminars related to device management and electrophysiology at least 15 device related education hours per year.
- Participates in the assessment of the severity of a lead or cardiac device advisory and is able to implement appropriate strategies related to CIED tracking, advisory and recall management.
- Ensures accurate billing codes and procedural information is provided for all types of cardiac device patient encounters.
- Supports and contributes to the Patient Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every teammate is a Caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.
Physical Requirements
Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, coordinating, and communicating with persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Associate's Degree with suitable experience in a related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Successful completion of a Cardiac Device Rhythm Management course or equivalent experience required. 3 years of recent cardiac device management experience required. IBHRE certification required and must be maintained per IBHRE guidelines. Current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider status according to the American Heart Association.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.