Cardiac Monitor Technician - Full-Time Night Shift

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Nurse Magnet Hospital

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize rhythm changes, and document findings. You will assist with electrode placement, monitor setup, and maintain accurate monitoring records while coordinating with nursing staff.

Nights shift opportunity with LCMC Health, an equal opportunity employer recognized as a Nurse Magnet Hospital, offering a supportive team and opportunities to contribute to patient

Qualifications

• Completion of Cardiac Monitor Training course or 1 year of experience as an EKG Technician or monitoring cardiac rhythms.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and identify changes or abnormalities.
• Notify nursing staff promptly of rhythm changes, signal loss, or lead disconnection.
• Assist with telemetry setup, electrode placement, lead selection, and battery replacement.
• Interpret EKG rhythms and document atrial and ventricular rates.
• Maintain rhythm strips, monitoring logs, equipment, and supplies.
• Activate Rapid Response or Code Blue protocols when indicated.
• Participate in unit initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

Electrode placement

Tools

Telemetry equipment

EKG machinery

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Join Our Team as a Cardiac Monitor Technician! Use your cardiac monitoring skills to make a difference in patient care. In this role, you’ll provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize and report rhythm changes, assist with equipment and electrode placement, and maintain accurate cardiac monitoring documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and identify changes or abnormalities.
• Notify nursing staff promptly of rhythm changes, signal loss, or lead disconnection.
• Assist with telemetry setup, electrode placement, lead selection, and battery replacement.
• Interpret EKG rhythms and document atrial and ventricular rates.
• Maintain rhythm strips, monitoring logs, equipment, and supplies.
• Activate Rapid Response or Code Blue protocols when indicated.
• Participate in unit initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiac Monitor Training course or 1 year of experience as an EKG Technician or monitoring cardiac rhythms.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

WORK SHIFT

Nights (United States of America)

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.