Cardiac Device Rn Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients who have had Cardiac Devices implanted for treatment or diagnosis of cardiac related rhythms. The Cardiac Device Nurse coordinates the interrogation, programming, and triaging of implanted devices' data, acquired during in-clinic visits or through remote transmissions. The role also serves to educate patients, providers, and other clinical staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of device functionality and data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients.

Position Details:

• Monday - Friday, Four 10-hour shifts. Day off in the week will be based on clinic needs.
• No nights, holidays, or weekends.
• Main clinic at Utah Valley, with growth some expectation of travel to other clinics: Spanish Fork, American Fork, and Sevier Valley.

Job Essentials

• Interrogating implanted devices, monitoring and documenting patients' response to therapy or changes in device settings, programming adjustments per physician's order, Addressing and prioritizing remote transmissions and alert management, including troubleshooting devices.
• Maintain Device Clinic Database: Responsible for all aspects of the clinic database.
• Respond to patient needs: provide patient education regarding devices and respond to calls for device related issues from patients, providers, and vendors.
• Commitment to continuing education in implantable device procedures and technology.
• Works with compliance to develop, implement and follow through on action plans when industry device recall and advisories occur.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Practice specific certification as required by the clinical setting in which they work (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• Previous Cardiology experience; ECG, Tele Unit, CV ICU, Cath Lab, or CV positions within industry etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, multi-task, and follow-though on details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an RN
• Previous experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices.
• IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree related field
• Cardiology or critical care experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to sit or stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital, Utah Valley Clinic

Work City:

Provo

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.