Position Summary
The Pacemaker Clinic CVT is responsible for the monitoring, and management of patients with implanted cardiac rhythm management devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, and implantable loop recorders. The RN collaborates closely with electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, device representatives, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role supports remote monitoring programs, device interrogations, patient education, clinical triage, and quality initiatives within the Cardiac Services department.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform and/or review in-office and remote device interrogations for pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and loop recorders.
- Assess device data and identify abnormalities requiring clinical intervention or physician review.
- Triage patient symptoms related to arrhythmias, device function, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Collaborate with electrophysiologists and APPs to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate patients and families regarding device function, remote monitoring systems, follow-up schedules, and symptom management.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinic performance metrics.
- Assist with patient outreach and management of remote monitoring alerts.
- Support patient satisfaction, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.