Cardiac Monitoring Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitoring Partner is responsible for providing continuous surveillance of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes in tracings. Observes, interprets cardiac rhythms, communicates with the patients care team members, and documents within their scope at defined intervals.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Cardiac rhythm monitoring and analysis of rhythms and alarms.

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
Associate’s Degree
2 years cardiac monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

Admits, discharges, transfers the patients into the monitoring system.
Coordinates parameters of physiologic (cardiac, Sp02) monitoring with primary RN.
Demonstrates the knowledge of telemetry/intra-cardiac electrograms.
Accurately interprets and labels baseline cardiac rhythms using integrated technology.
Monitor and record physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
Accurately document actions taken within patient records as defined in the role.
Assure smooth patient handoffs between care teams when appropriate.
Care and maintenance of monitoring equipment and reports any issues.
Demonstrates professionalism, basic etiquette, and effective communication with team.