• Cardiac Device Spec. TRI Cardio Williamsville RN

    Catholic Health (Williamsville, NY)


    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.

    REQNUMBER: 35831