To maintain consistent pacemaker and ICD information and follow up on all enrolled pacemaker and ICD patients.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients with implanted cardiac devices

Provides follow-up for adult and geriatric patients with implanted cardiac devices

Collaborates with other health care providers to assist in the adjustment of plan of care and implement changes as needed

Assists in maintaining a current database for device clinic patients

Knowledge and understanding of proper billing and reimbursement as it applies to implanted cardiac devices

Assist in device clinic scheduling. Triage phone calls from device patient

Performs additional device testing and documentation as needed for but not limited to A --V and V-V echo optimizations and clinical trials. Competently provides patient teaching and provides additional training/resources as needed (i.e. Patient ICD support groups, Health Fairs, etc).

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.

Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist or Cardiovascular Technician program or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certification: BLS

Experience: 1-year cardiology experience. 1 year pacemaker experience preferred

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