Cardiac Telemetry Technician — Day Shift

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize rhythm changes, and assist with equipment placement. You will maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a Cardiac Monitor Training course or 1 year of EKG monitoring experience and American Heart Association BLS certification. Shift: Days. Join a community-focused hospital system in Louisiana.

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.

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

Telemetry monitoring

EKG rhythm interpretation

BLS certification

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize rhythm changes, and assist with equipment placement. You will maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a Cardiac Monitor Training course or 1 year of EKG monitoring experience and American Heart Association BLS certification. Shift: Days. Join a community-focused hospital system in Louisiana.