Cardiac Monitor Associate

Cardiac Monitor Associate

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

No preferred qualifications provided.