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Job Summary: Works closely with physicians and other staff performing pacemaker, defibrillator and other implanted device checks as well as monitoring remote device checks. Experience in managing and performing core devices, ie: Pacemakers, ICDs and Implantable Loop Recorders.  Working in the offices, willing to travel from Tampa to Zephyrhills different days of the week.

*Minimum 2 years of experience required.**

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions
• Serves as primary resource for clinical support in basic troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up for company products.
• Participates in the training and onboarding of new cardiac device specialists.
• Assists with directing daily workflow and participates in quality and safety initiatives.
• Maintains competency in field through continuing education, or other approved resources related to role.
• Educates patients regarding device function and clinic follow up.
• Performs clinical and library research and participates in case reviews and clinical observation.
• Performs remote pacemaker/AICD checks every 1-4 months using approved vendor websites.
• Explains in office testing and phone check procedures to patient with verbal consent of understanding.
• Performs in office pacemaker/AICD checks every 3-6 months using approved vendor programmers: check battery life, lead impedance, view sensitivity, parameter settings, threshold/voltage/pulse wave, device utilization, and rhythm abnormalities.
• Changes or adjusts pacemaker/AICD settings or parameters as needed to enhance device performance.
• Edits and forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Forwards abnormal findings directly to the Physician or nurse per department guidelines.
• Keys information into computer or programmer to maintain patient and office records, and uploads reports into patient chart.
• Works with vendors and Clinical Engineering to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance and/or repairs and reports any equipment issues promptly.
• Utilizes knowledge of cardiac device software, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions, age specific needs and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of diseases.
• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Utilizes all Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record verbal and telephone orders from physicians in the patient record.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
 • Assists in transporting patients.
• Follows established standards of practice for report processing and interpretation.
• Assists in clerical duties, such as, but not limited to, printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling of patients.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

• Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• Demonstrates required flexibility to work at any Orlando Health facility.
• Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrates required flexibility to work afterhours and call shifts as needed.

Education/Training
• Bachelor’s Degree; and
• Must have one (1) of the following within six (6) months of hire date. Failure to complete one of the following options within six
(6) months of hire date will result in the incumbent’s removal from his/her current position with the option to apply to a position in which he/she may qualify. There is no guarantee of job placement as a result of not meeting these requirements:
• PrepMD certificate
• Arrhythmia Technologies Institute certificate
• Equivalent diploma for Cardiac Rhythm Management
• Completion of International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) or- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) – or- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS)
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)
▪ Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS); or
▪ Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS); or▪ Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS)

*Three (3) years of direct experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree and certification.*

Licensure/Certification
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.

 

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