Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, identify rhythm changes, and support accurate monitoring documentation.

In this role, you will assist with telemetry setup, electrode placement, and coordination with nursing staff, activating Rapid Response or Code Blue protocols when indicated, while contributing to unit initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

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

Cardiac monitoring

EKG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry setup

Education

Cardiac Monitor Training

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring, identify rhythm changes, and support accurate monitoring documentation.

In this role, you will assist with telemetry setup, electrode placement, and coordination with nursing staff, activating Rapid Response or Code Blue protocols when indicated, while contributing to unit initiatives and quality improvement efforts.