Cardiac Device Specialist

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Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Device Clinic Specialist for a full-time role in Charlottesville, VA. This position is day shift position Monday to Friday and is On Site. This is not a remote position. This position does offer flexible shift scheduling during morning hours.

At the Device Clinic at Sentara Martha Jefferson, where you'll work in a specialized, small team environment focused on implanted devices. As a Cardiac Device Specialist, you will monitor patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) using various software to conduct remote interrogations. This role involves employing your knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology to assess the technical function of CIEDs, analyze device diagnostics, and maintain accurate clinical documentation, while recognizing abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs, and CRT devices. Along with reviewing our remote interrogation reports, you will assist our Communication/Education specialist and Team Coordinator with other clinical aspects of this hospital-based device clinic.

The Device Clinic Specialist facilitates optimal clinical effectiveness of implanted cardiac devices through the application of technical knowledge and skills to evaluate device function and device management in outpatient, procedural, and inpatient settings. Work in collaboration with electrophysiologists and cardiologists to ensure optimal device programming and patient outcomes.

Education

• Associates degree in a medical or health-related field with one year of cardiology or cardiac device experience required.

• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license will be considered in lieu of degree and work experience requirement.

Certification/Licensure

• IBHRE CCDS certification within 5 years of hire preferred.

• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

• For Registered Nurses, required license must be valid in the state(s) of practice.

Experience:

• Clinical Experience required.

• Remote interrogation experience Preferred.

• knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology

• recognizing abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs, and CRT devices preferred

• 1 year of device or cardiology specific experience required

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.