Location:Bass Medical One -16261 Bass RoadFort Myers FL 33908
Department: HOD Cardiology - Bass Road
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM, M-F
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.01 - $24.69 / hour
The Cardiac Device Specialist Trainee is a person in training for the permanent role of Cardiac Device Specialist I under the guidance of the Manager of Implantable Cardiac Device Services. This position is not considered a permanent position; therefore, persons in this role must complete all required training to become a Cardiac Device Specialist I or his/her employment may be terminated from this position. The Cardiac Device Specialist Trainee must complete all required training provided by the department which could include competency checklists from device clinic rotations, online learning modules, and possible travel to offsite education facilities. The Cardiac Device Specialist Trainee is responsible for learning to perform rhythm interpretation during cardiology procedures, including but not limited to EKG's, Holter Monitors, Holter Scanning and the testing, troubleshooting and programming of implanted cardiac devices. Responsible for providing an excellent patient experience while delivering and documenting team based safe patient care in collaboration with the physician and other care team members.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Required | ||
Graduate of a diploma, associates or baccalaureate academic program in a health science (cardiovascular, ultrasound, radiology, nursing, or a formal device management training program) preferred.
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 1 Year | Clinical | Preferred | |
1 year clinical experience in cardiac cath lab or critical care or invasive cardiology practice/clinic preferred.
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist | Preferred | or |
| Registered Nurse License | Preferred | |
Or LPN or RCES preferred.
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) | Required | |
CCDS through IBHRE preferred, should be willing to obtain within 3 years of hire.
Must successfully complete and pass all Cardiac Device Specialist training as provided by your department within 9 months of date of hire. Communication and interpersonal skills. EHR proficiency required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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