Orlando Health

*Cardiac Device Specialist I

ID
2025-238613
Status
Full-Time
Shift
First
Location
Brookwood Health Physician Grp
Department
CARDIO ASSOC SOUTHEAST
Subcategory
Cardiac Device Specialist I

Position Summary

Nurse touching patient's shoulder

 

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

 

Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Job Summary

Works closely with physicians and other staff performing pacemaker, defibrillator and other implanted device checks as well as
monitoring remote device checks.

 

Work Location:

Baptist Health 

Cardiovascular Associates

3980 Colonnade Pkwy

Birmingham, AL 35243

Near Brookwood Hospital

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Educates patients regarding device function and clinic follow up.
• Keeps all patients informed on the latest product, therapy, and technology developments.
• Performs remote pacemaker/AICD checks every 1-4 months using approved vendor websites.
• May perform 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.
• May be required to change or adjust 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.
• 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
• Assist in transporting of 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.
• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
• Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.
• May be required to work afterhours and call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Training
• High School Diploma.
Licensure/Certification
• Maintains current BLS Provider certification.
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year experience hospital or medical group setting.

A minimum of one (1) year experience computers

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