Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeff Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Responsible for performing interrogation, interpretation, and programming specific to CIEDs, Remote CIED monitoring and initial interpretation of results, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and all related EKG services. Responsible for report generation and advising physicians of significant abnormalities.

The Cardiac Device Specialist responsibilities are:

1. Coordinates daily functions of the cardiac device clinic.
2. Performs CIED interrogations on patients and reprograms devices, as needed.
3. Educates patients and provides follow-up reminders on device checks according to established protocols.
4. Collaborates with physicians and or Mid-level providers regarding the device status as it affects the total treatment plan.
5. Maintains necessary records and documentation in patients’ EMR.
6. Performs device clinic duties, utilizing specific knowledge in applying event monitors /MCOT/ Holter monitors.
7. Completes appropriate steps to order event/Holter/MCOT monitors in EMR system.
8. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of monitoring options for physicians.
9. Compose reports and tasks to physicians or mid-level provider for review in EMR.
10. Submits charges for billing.
11. Schedules appointments for device patients and corresponds with patients regarding any missed appointments or other matters.
12. Demonstrates positive and competent customer service through effective patient education and care.
13. Documents all patient contact in EMR.
14. Ensures patient confidentiality.
15. Complete special projects as assigned.
16. Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor based on demonstrated competency.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Cardiac Device Specialist

  • This position requires experience in interrogation, interpretation, and programing CIEDs (Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices) including Pacemakers, Cardiac Defibrillators, and Implanted Loop Recorders.
  • Experience with analysis of Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic remote device transmissions. 
  • Ambulatory cardiac monitoring (MCOT, Holter) and all related EKG services.
    
    
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Valid CPR certification
    
    
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Computer/typing skills and proficiency in Electronic Medical Records software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and other programs
  • Possess strong cardiac device knowledge and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
  • Able to create device transmission reports that capture all relevant data.
  • Experience with interrogation, interpretation, and programming of Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic CIEDs.
  • Experience with analysis of Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic remote device transmissions.
  • Strong patient education skills
  • Capable of working independently and demonstrating self-motivation.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent leadership and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer two (2) years of experience in CIED interrogation, Interpretation, and programming
• Prefer two (2) years of CIED remote monitoring experience
• Prefer one (1) year of ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring experience (MCOT, Holter).

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • IBHRE - Cardiac Device Specialist Certification (CCDS) 
    
    
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: