Cardiac Monitor Associate
| Company | LCMC Health |
|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Completion of cardiac monitor training course or 1 year experience as an EKG tech or monitoring cardiac rhythms
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (CPR, BLS)
Responsibilities
- Observe cardiac monitor for proper waveform on each telemetry patient, prevent the loss of signal and ensure accurate capture of potential cardiac events.
- Assign telemetry transmitter patients and assist the staff in establishing/maintaining electrode placement using proper skin preparation.
- Select the lead for monitoring and ensure an acceptable tracing, check battery function/replacement batteries.
- Identify and notify the nursing staff of baseline cardiac rate and rhythm, document with a rhythm strip, investigate loss of signal or apparent lead disconnection with the nursing staff.
- Provide continuous surveillance of cardiac rhythm in accordance with the algorithm established in the central monitoring policy, notify the staff nurse of a rhythm change, activate the rapid response or code blue team, as indicated.
- Maintain rhythm strips, monitoring logs in accordance with the central cardiac monitoring policy and as evidence by random audits of the logbooks.
- Interpret EKG by analyzing and recording atrial and ventricular rates and rhythms.
- Participate in unit initiatives and quality improvement.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.