Night Shift Cardiac Monitor Technician | Telemetry

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LCMC Health is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize rhythm changes, and support equipment placement and documentation. The role emphasizes patient safety and timely communication with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, maintaining logs, and participating in quality initiatives to improve care in the Louisiana region. Nights shifts are typical for this position, within a dedicated hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Formation

Cardiac Monitor Training course

EKG Technician experience

BLS certification

Description du poste

LCMC Health is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, recognize rhythm changes, and support equipment placement and documentation. The role emphasizes patient safety and timely communication with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, maintaining logs, and participating in quality initiatives to improve care in the Louisiana region. Nights shifts are typical for this position, within a dedicated hospital setting.