Cardiac Monitor Technician

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES

• Performs Cardiac Monitoring by continuously observing the monitor screen for proper waveform on each telemetry patient, prevent the loss of signal and to ensure accurate capture of potential cardiac events.
• Assigns the telemetry transmitter to the patient, assists the staff in establishing/maintaining electrode placement using proper skin preparation and electrode placement.
• Selects the lead for monitoring and insures an acceptable tracing for monitoring purposes. Ensures battery function/replaces batteries as necessary.
• Identifies and notifies the nursing staff of baseline cardiac rate and rhythm and documents with a rhythm strip. Investigates loss of signal or apparent lead disconnection with the nursing staff in a prompt manner.
• Provides continuous surveillance of the cardiac rhythm and in accordance with the algorithm established in the central monitoring policy. Notifies the staff nurse of a rhythm change, activates the rapid response or code blue team, as indicated.
• Maintains rhythm strips, monitoring logs in accordance with the central Cardiac Monitoring policy and as evidence by random audits of the logbooks.
• Performs EKG interpretation by analyzing, recording atrial and ventricular rates and rhythms.
• Participates in unit initiatives and quality improvement as evidenced by attendance at staff meetings and verbalizing understanding of unit initiatives.
• Answers phones in a timely manner as evidenced by lack of staff, patient and visitor complaints and direct observation.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience as a Monitor Technician (NOEH/TOURO/UMC)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (NOEH/TOURO/UMC)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality: Training Certification
  • Entity: NOEH/TOURO/UMC

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Worker may receive on-the-job training.
• Must successfully complete a basic EKG course and attend review courses as offered.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
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Your extras - (Our Core Values)

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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