Coordinator Cardiac Device Specialist Registered Nurse

Department : Cardio Inst Adm

Daily Work Times : 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

Shift : Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 80

Position Summary :

Answers and responds to patient phone calls prior to and following procedure related to appropriateness of medications, lab results or other related patient inquiries; communicates with Physician and / or NP about patient problems or issues. In collaboration with physician, performs the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. Coordinates the management of the care of the device patient with the physician and other members of the healthcare team. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming per protocol or specific order and troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for responding to pre and post-op phone calls from patients regarding concerns / questions.
• Sends out referral letters to referring doctors through AllScripts.
• Mails out device check letters to referring doctors.
• Assists with scheduling procedures and arranging pre-op testing; follows up on lab values.
• Manages Coumadin clinic, reviewing INR results and adjusting warfarin dosing per protocol.
• Performs patient education regarding anticoagulation, antiarrhythmic drugs, and / or cardiac devices.
• Assesses patients for device / rhythm related issuesAssessment includes presenting or recent symptoms, and pertinent history.

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Preferred :

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